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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When most plants begin to fade, one dramatic flowering shrub surges into action, drawing the attention of winged pollinators with towering spikes of vivid color. This impressive plant fills a critical ...

If not, you may want to add some plants that will attract and support these pollinators and others throughout the season. Adding pollinator plants will benefit the plants in your vegetable garden, ...

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

If you want a garden filled with the chirp of songbirds and buzz of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis), one of the native plants for a sustainable approach to ...

It’s difficult to spy on shy creatures in their natural habitats, whether it be in the deep sea, or in the trees. Now, however, thanks to animatronic drones and robots, people are able to safely ...