An instant hedge in a pot, two stunning new Kousa dogwoods, and super-small versions of birch, butterfly bush, and smooth hydrangea are among the best new trees and shrubs debuting in the 2019 growing ...

Pruning needs: Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom. Cut back canes in late winter to promote fuller new spring growth. Water needs: Medium to low; drought tolerant once established. Snapshot: As its ...

Garden Gems: Dwarf butterfly bush, such as Buzz Lavender from the Buzz Series, stay relatively compact, but still offer big blooms. Ellen Zagory This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC ...

Hardy in zone 5. “PUGSTER” series – Dwarf butterfly bushes with full sized flowers. Look for amethyst, blue, pink and white varieties. Hardy in zones 5. “Sparkler Petite” – A compact beauty that comes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We spoke with gardeners about butterfly bushes and what you can plant instead if you're looking to attract more pollinators to ...