It's a treat for pollinators like ladybugs and butterflies to visit your garden. While shrubs can lure them in, some plant species cause more harm than good.

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HAVEN’T you heard? Going abroad for a holiday is out in the year 2026, but cosy cottage staycations and UK city breaks are well and truly back. If you’re thinking of ditching an ...

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Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able ...

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In 2026, gardeners are stepping away from rigid rules and hyper manicured gardens and embracing a more relaxed, nature-first approach. Wildflowers and “ chaos gardening ” are at the center of this ...

Want to add a bit of diversity to your yard with pretty flowers that will keep your yard buzzing with pollinators? Here's a plant to start from seed in January.

Winter is the best time to prune roses, but in our climate there’s no need for drastic cuts — trimming back one-third to one-half is enough. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening ...

Pollinators like bees and butterflies play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting the plants around you. As their habitats become fragmented, these important creatures need ...

A monarch butterfly lands on milkweed at Sun Valley Elementary School in San Rafael on July 29. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) Caterpillars eat milkweed leaves. (AP Photo/Herald Times ...