For a fun idea, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve got two plans for butterfly garden designs.

Some tips for a flourishing butterfly-friendly pollinator garden. It doesn’t matter how big or small you plan to make your butterfly garden; any size will do.

Hollyhock (Alcea spp.) These mid-summer bloomers are known to support the caterpillar life cycle of the painted-lady butterfly. Available in an array of colors, this plant can grow to between 6 to ...

Dr. Gunawardana, who has championed the concept of citizen science for decades, called the garden “a training ground for ...

A cluster of home gardeners walked into a wild meadow on Mount Ashland in early July, following in the footsteps of native ...

1) provide a food source, which requires placing the butterfly house near host or nectar plants. 2) butterflies are drawn to isolated, woody spots with dense foliage that gives them protection.

Since many common plants appeal to more than one sense, you likely already have the beginnings of a sensory garden in your ...

Gardening experts advise green enthusiasts to keep one particular weed in their garden, as it is beneficial for the soil.

It’s been a rain-soused summer so far, and the butterflies are still scarce – efforts remain steadfast to try and save the ...

The New Hanover County Arboretum is located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington (along the route to Wrightsville Beach).