If you want more bees, butterflies, and helpful hoverflies in your yard, you don’t need a pricey “pollinator garden kit.” The ...

Ever feel like your garden is missing something? Maybe you’ve noticed the same flowers in every yard and want to try something new. Using less common plants can help support a wider range of bees, ...

Gardens come alive with the buzzing of bees, fluttering butterflies and graceful hummingbirds each spring and summer. In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S., honoring these tiny ...

Want to add a bit of diversity to your yard with pretty flowers that will keep your yard buzzing with pollinators? Here's a ...

These days, the morning sun on the snow is almost blinding, but the cold and snow are going to be around for a long time. Looking at the spot in the yard where the snowdrop plants are planted, I find ...

It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators. “No Mow May” was started in 2019 ...

ALEXANDRIA — Staring out at a frozen yard in January, it’s tempting to imagine that pollinator gardening is a “spring problem ...

As any Louisiana gardener knows, pollinators are essential for the health of our ecosystem. By planting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants in your yard, you can help support the local bee, ...

Planting flower species that are native to North America is a popular option for gardeners, and for good reason. They're naturally adapted to local climates, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and ...

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Across the Sunshine State, some Floridians are eyeing roadsides as potential havens for pollinators. But there’s a catch – while many residents are fond of bees, butterflies and other beneficial bugs, ...