One of my favorite destination plants when I kayak through local wetlands is buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). This is a very distinctive medium-sized native shrub, the distinctive part being ...

Fall is just around the corner, and some of my summer bloomers are beginning to wind down. But birds and other wildlife continue to need sustenance from plants, and I continue to need focal points in ...

Buttonbush is a beautiful, low-maintenance native shrub that blooms all summer and thrives in wet, sunny spots. It’s a magnet for butterflies, bees, and birds, making it a standout for ...

Several years ago, my husband and I installed a deck in the back of our home. I wanted to plant something around it and I wanted native plantings that would be beneficial to pollinators and wildlife.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heavenly bamboo; buttonbush; lavender Low-maintenance shrubs are plants that will pretty much take care of themselves without too ...