Butterfly bushes do attract pollinators but they also have some big drawbacks. We all love to see butterflies flitting about in our gardens, and that’s why for years the butterfly bush (Buddleia ...

The site is also drawing birdlife that has struggled elsewhere, including nightingales.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

This is a pesky weed that spreads aggressively without a doubt, but it's also a crucial plant to attract butterflies. Here's ...

Conservationists at the Minnesota Zoo say recovery efforts for one of North America's most endangered butterfly species are giving them renewed optimism about the species' future.

Butterfly bushes, those fluffy shrubs with purple flower clusters, have been a mainstay in many Connecticut gardens for more than 100 years. Now, ecosystem advocates say gardeners should consider ...

The survey helps scientists understand where some of the country's most common butterflies and day-flying moths are doing ...

A butterfly that was once thought to be slipping quietly toward extinction has become the focus of a determined effort to ...

Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...

We all love to see butterflies flitting about in our gardens, and that's why for years the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) has been a beloved plant for attracting these winged creatures. Its ...