Gardening Ask the Garden Guy: Can you grow a butterfly bush in a container? Plus, tips for keeping those hungry rabbits out. Send your gardening and landscaping questions to [email protected].

Figuring out the best plants for a butterfly garden is more than merely a desirable way to add charm, color and diversity to the plot. These days, keeping our gardens filled with butterflies should be ...

Q: I’d like to grow flowers that attract butterflies, but I can only grow in containers right now, in a mostly sunny spot. What perennials or annuals appeal to them? A: Species in the mint (Lamiaceae) ...

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden. It's part of the milkweed family, and, like its relatives, it "supports a whole ...

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; ...

May's a busy month in the garden. It's OK to take a break to make something green or learn something about plants. There are plant swaps and sales throughout the county. There are classes and events ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...