Creating a garden that attracts pollinators is a gift not only to the environment but also to yourself. Pollinators such as ...

As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

Natural pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even some beetles play a vital role in supporting a healthy and ...

Discover the ground cover for your yard to provide nesting habitat for pollinators. Create eco-friendly space that supports ...

A tall, column-shaped cactus native to South America goes by many names, including Queen of the Night cactus, Hedge cactus, ...

For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators ...

Ifham Nizam In a world grappling with the realities of climate change, understanding how plants adapt to environmental stressors is more critical than ever. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Kaushalya ...

Pollinators are insects that visit the flowers we grow. They drink the nectar from the flowers and when they do, they get sticky pollen grains on their body which they take from flower to flower.

Native to New Zealand, this attractive garden favourite enjoys plenty of sunshine and warmth. Hebes are fantastic for attracting a number of insects, from pollinators like bees to hoverflies. Plus, ...

They attract many species of small butterflies ... It’s just a different type.” As for her year in pollinator plants, the most visited species was firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella, also called ...

According to the U.S. Forest Service, native plants don’t need as much watering (which helps prevent erosion) or fertilizers and pesticides. They also attract important pollinators that transfer ...