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

Butterfly gardens are a great source of enjoyment. It can be a perfect opportunity to work with children or grandchildren and ...

Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

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

Bloody cranesbill is a perennial geranium that grows enthusiastically with little care, particularly once established. It can tolerate drought and doesn't need deadheading, unless you want to ...

"Our HOA is pretty active/confrontational." Homeowner desperate for solutions to protect beloved property feature from HOA: ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

Surround Bird Feeders With Plants There are few cheerier sights than that of lively, colorful birds visiting backyard feeders. That is, until your gaze moves to the brown patch below. However, by ...

Just outside of Hocking Hills State Park, Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center gives guests the opportunity to observe some of ...

Butterflies are not only beautiful but they’re also an important part of our ecosystem. The monarch butterfly migrates to Wisconsin every year, making them vital to our state’s environment.

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed are the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. The flowers provide ...

What do milkweed, monarchs, and a Buffalo park event have in common? The answer may surprise you—and inspire you.