Is it a hummingbird? Is it a butterfly? Lubbock A-J reader P.W. of Lubbock wondered about a strange creature hovering in flight around flowering Ajuga and thought perhaps it was some kind of ...

CAN YOU TELL the difference between a hummingbird, that indeed is a bird, and an insect such as a moth? Strange as it may seem, some folks have been puzzled at seeing what they believe to be a very ...

As you walk through your garden, you may find plenty of things to enjoy, from the lush greenery to the vibrant color of the flowers. But, if you happen to catch a glimpse of a beautiful butterfly or ...

Nurseries and garden centers are filled with plants waiting for a permanent home. When you are selecting all the “must-haves” for this year, in addition to thinking about color and size, why not also ...

Plant honeysuckle to attract hummingbirds to your garden. The fragrant perennial shrub has a tubular flower that is perfectly suited to the birds' beaks. Fenkep Now that the last cold snap of winter ...

Molbak’s plant experts, Lynda Robertson and Cheryl Anderson, will teach people how to make their garden attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. June 17, 2010 7:15 pm The right plants can attract ...

Do you ever sit on your patio and wonder why all the butterflies seem to be in your neighbor’s garden? Or why your hummingbird feeder doesn’t need re-filling as often as your friend’s feeder? The ...

Spotting a colorful critter in your garden is such a delight, and you might assume that you have to work hard to attract their attention. But many low-maintenance plants attract both hummingbirds and ...