Butterfly bushes do attract pollinators but they also have some big drawbacks. We all love to see butterflies flitting about in our gardens, and that’s why for years the butterfly bush (Buddleia ...

There's something genuinely wonderful about watching a swallowtail drift across your garden and land on a bloom you planted ...

Spring has just begun, and if you have a green thumb, you might be looking forward to your yearly gardening activities. As temperatures get warmer and the skies get sunnier, many critters will be out ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This column resumes the development of a butterfly garden to fill a 270-square-foot open space resulting from the removal of a large invasive shrub. The ...

If the gardener on your list is passionate about pollinator gardening, they just might think finding a butterfly house under the Christmas tree to be a terrific gift. The term "butterfly house" has ...

You can still plant beautiful perennials in your garden, even in the July heat. However, if you plan to do so, it's important to know which plants will thrive under these conditio ...

Butterflies are a canvas of splendor. Often symbolic of hope, change, renewal, and joy, over 160 species can be found in the Peach State according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Have you ever walked through a local botanical garden and longingly wished you could have your own butterfly garden at home? As it turns out, it’s not too difficult to reimagine a butterfly haven in ...

Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...

We all love to see butterflies flitting about in our gardens, and that's why for years the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) has been a beloved plant for attracting these winged creatures. Its ...