When seeking out the perfect wildlife-magnet plant for your yard, be sure to peruse your list of local native shrubs to see what works for your growing conditions. If you have wet soil, you're in luck ...

No matter how you feel about insects overall, pretty much everyone likes butterflies. Their wing patterns and colors are striking and there's something so whimsical and uplifting about the way they ...

No matter how you feel about insects overall, pretty much everyone likes butterflies. Their wing patterns and colors are striking and there's something so whimsical and uplifting about the way they ...

Fall is just around the corner, and some of my summer bloomers are beginning to wind down. But birds and other wildlife continue to need sustenance from plants, and I continue to need focal points in ...

Fall is just around the corner, and some of my summer bloomers are beginning to wind down. But birds and other wildlife continue to need sustenance from plants, and I continue to need focal points in ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. Consider adding buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, ...

Several years ago, my husband and I installed a deck in the back of our home. I wanted to plant something around it and I wanted native plantings that would be beneficial to pollinators and wildlife.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orange and black butterfly sitting on a leaf - Gary Mayes/Getty Images There are some plants that charm you and some plants that ...

Evie finds Buttonbush at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, with its round, spiky blooms and love for wet areas. This native shrub is a favorite among pollinators. Find out what Evie thinks these flowers ...

Buttonbush is a beautiful, low-maintenance native shrub that blooms all summer and thrives in wet, sunny spots. It’s a magnet for butterflies, bees, and birds, making it a standout for ...