Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by a kaleidoscope of vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully among your blooms. Creating a haven for these enchanting creatures not only enhances ...
When your flower garden attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, the beauty of the garden multiplies. With "flying flowers" like monarchs, swallowtails, calliopes, and ruby-throats flitting around your ...
Plants that attract both hummingbirds and butterflies to your yard are smart additions to your garden if these flying beauties bring you joy. Coral bells (Heuchera) may not be on your radar ...
It’s important to plant them along the edges of ponds or in your garden near streams. They require moisture to bloom, usually around summertime. The ping-pong-size blooms of the buttonbush are covered ...
Clover (Trifolium spp.): 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 shelter for snakes.
Don’t plant until the last frost has passed, and find a spot with good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew. While nectar plants may be great for attracting butterflies, host plants make your ...
When Vancouver resident James Lanz and his wife, Kate Ketcham, moved into their Cascade Park home nearly seven years ago, one of the first tasks they wanted to tackle was the landscaping. Grass covere ...