* What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ...

Find out when to prune a butterfly bush and how to make the right cuts to enjoy more flowers on this fast-growing shrub. Pruning butterfly bushes is important for controlling their size and preventing ...

Q. I have a few large butterfly bushes in my garden and they do look fantastic when in flower, but they can all get a bit messy afterward. Is it better to go out and deadhead to keep it neat, or will ...

Butterfly bushes, those fluffy shrubs with purple flower clusters, have been a mainstay in many Connecticut gardens for more than 100 years. Now, ecosystem advocates say gardeners should consider ...

A gardener cuts into the stems of a shrub with a pruner - ungvar/Shutterstock In April, your garden may be showing abundant signs of life. Maybe daffodils, violets, and crocuses have sprung up, and ...