Transform Your Yard: Plant Native Plants for Monarch Butterflies

By Donna Schuld Planting native plants such as common milkweed will greatly improve your chances of having monarch butterflies and other beautiful pollinators visit your yard. With a staggering 80 percent decline in population in the past 20 years, monarch butterflies are being watched very carefully by scientists and gardening enthusiasts alike. Anyone with a … Continue reading Transform Your Yard: Plant Native Plants for Monarch Butterflies

Live Better – Plant for Pollinators

Why feeding bees and butterflies helps you de-stress and feel good By Donna Schuld There is a tendency to undervalue something as ephemeral as a flower, but when a blossom feeds a busy butterfly and it brings a smile to your face, something meaningful is happening. By choosing plants that attract pollinators, native ones in particular, you … Continue reading Live Better – Plant for Pollinators

Attracting  Butterflies Starts with Selecting Native Plants

By Donna Schuld You may have heard a lot of buzz lately about protecting pollinators - butterflies, bees, and birds. But did you know that building a little slice of pollinator heaven in your own yard can be easy and fun to do?  With the right plants and tactics, you can start growing a blooming, buzzing … Continue reading Attracting  Butterflies Starts with Selecting Native Plants