Help pollinators by growing native plants instead of invasive butterfly bush ...

Butterfly bushes do attract pollinators but they also have some big drawbacks.

A butterfly bush isn't just a pretty shrub for your yard, it can also help attract pollinators, like butterflies.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We spoke with gardeners about butterfly bushes and what you can plant instead if you're looking to attract more pollinators to ...

The butterfly bush has all of the attributes of a dream plant. It is easy to grow, produces an abundance of fragrant blooms that bring in hordes of butterflies and is drought-tolerant. But it also has ...

15:22, Mon, Jul 22, 2024 Updated: 15:26, Mon, Jul 22, 2024 Summer is a time when many flowers are blooming, but gardeners should be aware that while many plants may look pretty they can be highly ...

In May, when my new, blue butterfly bush started to bloom, I realized it could be the focal point for a patriotic garden. It also was the season for patriotic sentiments with Memorial Day, Flag Day ...

The beginning of each new year is marked by celebrations ― even in the garden. We have the Pantone color of the Year, ‘Peach Fuzz’; the Proven Winners Annual of the Year, Supertunia Jazzberry petunia; ...

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 ...