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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Hispanolistic Planting shrubs can transform a garden as they add color, ...

There are some plants that charm you and some plants that surprise you. But what if there was a plant that could do both? Sugar Shack buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) does exactly that. This ...

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 ...

Everybody has their favorite bee, and it’s not the sweat bee or the squash bee. It’s the bee that makes honey. It’s the honeybee. But did you know the honeybee is not native to North America? Did you ...

Buttonbush is a plant most notable for its white, ball-like flower heads. Don’t let its whimsical flowers deceive you into thinking this plant is harmless, however. While some Native Americans used ...

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 ...