Native Garden Phlox: A Summer Star for Pollinators and Your Garden

If you’re looking for a summer-blooming perennial that offers beauty, fragrance, and real benefits to pollinators, native garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a must-have. Its tall, colorful flower clusters brighten up borders and perennial gardens from midsummer into early fall. And while it’s certainly a stunning flower, it’s also doing a lot of work behind…

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purple butterfly bush with a butterfly resting on the flower

Should You Cut Back Butterfly Bush in the Fall?

Butterfly bush are a gardener’s delight, known for their vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a ton of pollinators, especially butterflies and bees. These hardy, low-maintenance shrubs can transform any garden into a buzzing oasis of life and color. But as the crisp autumn air settles in, many gardeners wonder if they should prune their butterfly…

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