As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

Milkweed is beautiful, easy to grow, and necessary for butterflies to survive. Here's how to grow and care for milkweed the right way.

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 ...

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa): vibrant orange blooms Rose or “swamp” milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): best suited for soggy sites. Blooms range from deep rose to ballet slipper pink. Common ...

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): Mauve in bloom color, spreads with ease. Orange Butterfly Milkweed Seeds $6.99 at amazon.com Orange Butterfly Milkweed Seeds $6.99 at amazon.com ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the ...

Answer: The concern about the tropical milkweed species (Asclepias curassavica) is that planting it in warmer states like Arizona can allow monarchs to breed here over the winter, thus increasing ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...