Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are popular choices in Bay Area gardens, adding abundant cones of bright color during the summer and fall. Their nectar-rich flowers are favorite destinations for ...

Pruning needs: Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom. Cut back canes in late winter to promote fuller new spring growth. Water needs: Medium to low; drought tolerant once established. Snapshot: As its ...

Garden Gems: Dwarf butterfly bush, such as Buzz Lavender from the Buzz Series, stay relatively compact, but still offer big blooms. Ellen Zagory This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC ...

If you have a sunny backyard and are thinking of a creative way to utilize the space, may I suggest a butterfly house? I once visited a butterfly house in Israel that was several thousand square feet ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Old standbys: Penstemons are notorious draws for ...

A: We're running about 3 weeks behind in our plant development this spring, from what I've been seeing. The long, cold winter not only injured and set back some plants more than usual, but the cool ...