Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes—it’s a crucial way to support ...

Butterflies are important pollinators and look beautiful fluttering around your yard. These blue fast-growing flowers are ...

To attract butterflies to your garden, plant some nectar plants. Butterflies are most active on warm days — the same days you like to be out in the garden. Attracting ...

Nectar plants give butterfly gardens a powerful boost. But they’re not the only key to drawing pretty pollinators to your yard. As your favorite winged beauties transition through their life ...

Did you know that nearly 20% of butterfly species worldwide are currently at risk of extinction As pollinators, butterflies ...

Attract bees and butterflies to your garden by planting native flowers in clusters and avoiding pesticides. Provide a shallow ...

Planting a wide range of nectar and host plants is the best strategy for attracting the largest number of butterfly species. Butterflies may be attracted to the garden by a large patch of bright ...

These plants are where the monarchs lay their eggs, and while the milky-white nectar can be toxic to humans (so don't eat it!) it's essential for the monarch caterpillars.

In addition to providing host plants, nectar plants are also needed to attract the adult butterflies to your garden. It’s best to provide a variety of blooming plants so that there is always ...

Learn how to transform your backyard into a magical garden, alive with color and beauty, at the Cockrell Butterfly Center's spring plant sale on April 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Visit the ...