Jim Jenkins took this photo of a Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly as it was nectar-feeding on Narrow Leaf Milkweed.

Now that we’ve had a freeze, tree leaves will drop quickly and the tops of many herbaceous plants have been killed by low ...

This is great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to ...

I have been harvesting milkweed seeds for next year’s growth. Would you recommend planting the seeds now to sprout in the ...

Scarlet sage is well-known for attracting several bird species, including cardinals. To make your garden more bird-friendly, ...

Create a pollinator paradise in your garden with these perfect planting recipes. Use plants individually or mix-and-match ...

The dry and warm fall we’ve had sets plants up for two types of injury: Winter desiccation and cold weather injury if ...

Solano RCD is offering two free online workshops and two free in-person workshops to help residents learn how to provide monarch butterfly habitat in as little as 100 square feet ...

The increasing intensity and frequency of extreme heat likely compounds stresses on the iconic butterfly, worrying biologists ...

Strictly speaking, trees and shrubs are perennials, but we tend to think of perennials as long-lived plants. Perennials mostly flower in spring, summer or autumn, with a handful blooming in winter, ...

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

Have you just laid down a fresh lawn in the Show-Me state and are wondering about the next steps to elevate your outdoor space? The secret lies in selecting the best landscaping plants for Missouri to ...