Whether you're gardening in a window box, on a balcony or in a compact backyard, attracting bees to your outdoor space really helps the eco system as well as your own garden. By growing the best ...
Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among ...
The world needs its pollinators, but right now, the global bee population is in decline. There are many reasons for this, including climate change and the use of pesticides in some cases. However, a ...
This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden. Even a small outdoor space can make a difference to bees, ...
The soporific hum of a bee, flitting from flower to flower, is one of the familiar sounds of summer. As they buzz around the garden, bees are actually hard at work, and much of it is to our benefit; ...
To protect wild bees for the future, scientists identified which plants we can grow to give them a complete, healthy diet As critical pollinators, bees keep our agricultural systems going — but ...
If you're looking for inspo when it comes to fine-tuning your options for front yard path planting, there are several things to consider before you start. First think about whether you want a smart, ...
Mother’s Day is a milestone that arrives at the same time as the historic no-more-chance-of-frost date in southcentral Pennsylvania, when it’s “safe” to plant the summer annuals and warm-weather ...