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.

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

Mariners Preserve is a 340-acre new natural area in Bay County that provides nature trails and unprecedented access to natural areas near the mouth of the Saginaw River.

"Such a cool process." Gardener can't withhold excitement after spotting creatures making themselves at home in yard: 'This is so amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down.

It’s easy to ignore some of the plants currently blooming in our backyards and along the roads. They originally came from ...

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

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

Vegetable issues are continuing, but the majority of questions this past week related to tomatoes. I’m hearing about plants ...

Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan ...

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

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 ...

For more annual color in our spaces, we could consider sweet peas, violas, and cosmos. Calendula, alyssum, and cornflower (i.e., Bachelor’s Buttons) are quick to germinate and can extend color in the ...