Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies
… with goldenrod in bloom to provide nectar for migrating butterflies as well as other pollinators. Landscape design …
Vines for Maryland Gardens
… Boston ivy ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata ), and climbing hydrangea ( Hydrangea anomala petiolaris ). They climb by growing small … of Maryland Extension Clinging Woodvamp ( Decumaria / Hydrangea barbara ), a southeastern U.S. native species, …
Hollow Joe-Pye Weed
Native Pollinators Project
… are everywhere and are a broader grouping than bees and butterflies. They can range from a fly to a lightning bug; … during different seasons. We discuss the lifecycle of butterflies and moths and the importance of larval host …
Damselflies, Dragonflies and Earwigs
… and small moths . Large dragonflies may capture bees, butterflies, or other dragonflies. Female dragonflies lay …
Native Plants for the Home Landscape
Why Include Native Plants in Your Garden?
… can only eat milkweed. No milkweeds, no monarch butterflies. 3. Support pollinators Research shows that using … way to create a haven for pollinators like native bees and butterflies and even to attract beneficial insects that will …
Moss Phlox
… of moss phlox provide nectar for bees, skippers, and butterflies. Olive Hairstreak on moss phlox flower. Photo: M. …
Birds, Bees, Buds, Oh My! Citizen Science in your Garden!
Tachinid Fly
… larvae or caterpillars, nymphs, and/or pupae) of beetles, butterflies, and moths, but also earwigs, grasshoppers, …