Gardeners often plant milkweed with the hope of helping butterflies, but not all milkweed species have the same effect. Scientists have found that one common variety, tropical milkweed, can actually ...

For years, home gardeners have been told to do one thing to save monarch butterflies: plant milkweed, the only plant monarch caterpillars eat. And for years, that’s what Linda Barber Auld, known as ...

Higher temperatures may make monarch butterflies more vulnerable to parasites, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The work is published in the journal Ecological Entomology.

The monarch butterflies are still cruising around Central Texas, but I suspect almost all will be gone by the end of the month on the way to the Mexican wintering grounds. In the meantime, in my area, ...

October is an ideal time to plant cool-season flowers, herbs, and a variety of vegetables. Residents should adjust lawn watering schedules to once a week to comply with water restrictions. Gardeners ...