Pollinator plants can benefit insects and birds even in the winter, providing shelter, insulation, and food. Wait until ...

Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat leaves from the milkweed genus, Asclepias spp., so it’s critical for those butterflies that we try to grow as many of these plants as we can. Collecting ...

Climate is a factor when considering whether and when to cut back perennials for winter. Cut back plants that show signs of or are susceptible to fungal infections and pests. Wait until spring to cut ...

There is good news about the monarch butterfly migration this year. It looks like the number of butterflies that made it to their overwintering grounds in Mexico has nearly doubled compared to last ...

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District is collecting milkweed seed pods to help support the declining monarch butterfly population. Milkweed is the only plant monarch butterflies will lay ...

Q. Why do homeowners get in such a tizzy if a dog on a walk poops on their grass? It temporarily smells but decomposes quickly to provide nutrients just like compost.

Q: My milkweed has orange bugs on its seed pods. Are they harmful? No, they’re not going to damage the plant enough to warrant intervention. These are native insects, and they are part of the ...

Q. You used to talk about roses that were easy to grow in terms of not needing pesticides, drought tolerance, not requiring pruning on a tight schedule and long bloom periods. We are ready to plant a ...

Honeyvine milkweed, a native Indiana plant related to the common milkweed, is considered a weed due to its aggressive growth. While the vine's roots are hardy and difficult to kill, regular trimming ...

As summer nears its end and cooler temperatures hint at an arrival, garden lovers in the Bay Area have an ideal window to prepare for a successful fall season. Proper planning in late summer, ranging ...

If you're progressing through Grounded 2, you'll find some rarer resources along the way that you will need to get to specific areas of the park. Milkweed Tuft is necessary if you want to explore near ...