Gardening

Never think of bugs as creepy or crawly again! These pictures of bugs show how amazing (and beautiful) these creatures...

Once you know the difference, it's easy to identify a viceroy butterfly vs a monarch. See what their wings and...

You've probably seen monarch butterflies, and maybe monarch caterpillars, but there's a lot to learn about the monarch life cycle.

You probably know the national bird is the bald eagle, but you do you know about the national flower and...

If you're seeing fewer butterflies, you may wonder if monarch butterflies are endangered. See what the experts say about monarch...

Monarch butterfly migration is a long journey. Learn how these amazing butterflies make the trip, where monarchs migrate to and...

A milkweed expert answers questions, including why monarchs need milkweed, what kinds of milkweed to grow and how to grow...

A migration journey of a thousand miles (or more) starts with lots of monarch butterfly flowers. Grow these nectar plants...

There's more to the journey of monarch butterflies than you may know. Study this monarch migration map to see the...

Did you see a worm crawling on your parsley plants? Don't panic. Learn about the parsley caterpillar and the butterflies...

Noticed frothy looking "spit" foam on your plants? You've got spittlebugs! Learn a simple spittlebug treatment that will get rid...

The "Brood X" periodical cicadas emerged this past spring, but annual cicadas are present every year. Learn about both types...

Give your yard a modern miniature makeover. Good things come in small packages with these new varieties of dwarf and...

If you're starting a new job, sprucing up your home office or decking out your desk, think green! Here's the...

Welcome shorter days and longer nights with colorful blooming fall perennials that light up your late-season flower garden, like sedum,...

When planning a garden, make sure you include these great fall flowers that attract hummingbirds. They bloom their best when...

Stock your pantry with homegrown fresh herbs, like parsley, basil, thyme and oregano to save money at the grocery store....

When you're shopping for college, don't forget about plants! We found the best dorm room plants that are fun-to-grow, carefree,...

When rain is scarce, gardeners need ways to conserve water. Follow these simple tips to use water smartly and still...

Even when the rain stops, these drought-tolerant plants keep going strong. They’ll survive dry conditions while adding color and texture...

If a storm is coming, make sure your butterflies have safe habitat to ride out the weather. Find out where...

Wonderfully fragrant moonflower blooms after dark, attracting beautiful sphinx moths to your flower garden. This vining plant is easy to...

Create an ideal pollinator habitat by growing the plants and flowers bees love most. Plant these flowers that attract bees.

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn about butterfly host plants and...

Ready to take butterfly gardening to the next level? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food to eat and...

Peanuts aren't actually nuts and don't grow on trees, but the birds and squirrels in your backyard love to eat...

You've heard the news—native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees with these...