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The mullein moth, Cucullia verbasci, lays its eggs on verbascum, buddleia and figwort at the end of spring. Shortly after, from late spring to midsummer, the caterpillars demolish the foliage. Bad infestations can actually strip a plant

of the valleyCut down tall stems of buddleia, shortening them to low-growing emerging shoots

these beautiful insects with a warm welcome it's buddleia. And the butterflies have flown in from far and wide from what I can see. On warm days, the buddleja has acted as a local refuelling station, providing a rich source of nectar to keep these busy butterflies

-flowering clematis. Given their willingness to grow in sun or shade and to scramble up any kind of support, there's no garden that can't accommodate at least one or two.Clematis produce their display on the current season's growth. That's why it's common to see

flowers for sustenance, and flowers need bees for pollination. But it's important the flowers you grow provide the food bees need.Most double flowers are of little use, because they're too elaborate. Some are bred without male and female parts, while

throughout the year can help ensure there are always nectar sources available.Year-round nectarWe planted the Nectar Bar in autumn, with flowers such as buddleias, asters and sedums, to attract insects later in the season.The perfect lawn may please