Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem, and without them, the world would be a very different place. If you want to encourage ...

Other excellent summer tree and shrub options include buttonbush, smooth and panicle hydrangeas, smokebush, rose of Sharon, Bluebeard and mock orange.

Here are some of the annual, biennial and perennial flowering plants which I've found proved a magnet for bees, hoverflies and other insects when grown from seed in Ireland.

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important ...

The third week of June has been designated National Pollinator Week by the Pollinator Partnership (pollinator.org). Though ...

Natalie Carmolli, a public relations specialist with Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, says late spring to early summer is ...

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

Since crape myrtles flower in summer, it’s usually wise to keep your pruners stowed away until these plants enter a state of dormancy in winter. Pruning in summer can delay blooming and make crape ...

Give your bees water and an internal feeder to ensure they have it for more than 24 hours of sealing. Put a mesh screen at ...

If you want your strawberries to be healthy and happy, keep a close eye on what other plants they are hanging out with!

Bees are in trouble, seeing population declines and colony loss. Now, a lab that houses some of the world’s foremost research on native bees is slated for closure under President Trump’s budget.