Plant this pollinator-friendly flower after spring's last frost and you'll have fresh blooms come June and July, drawing bees ...

Gardens buzz with life, especially when they host flowers that attract bees. These industrious pollinators are drawn to blooms that provide rich nectar and pollen sources. The dance between flowers ...

According to experts, bee balm is the only plant you need to make your balcony smell nice – it's a vibrant perennial which transforms even the smallest space ...

Q: What can I do in my garden to help out the bees? I know I should plant more flowers, but what type? Is there anything else I can do? European honeybees are the most familiar pollinators, but native ...

Gardeners can prepare for spring 2025 by building a bee-friendly garden. The vital pollinators are in need of conservation as their populations decline. If you have a green thumb, it may be the ...

Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, ...

This yellow-blooming plant does well in wet soil and is a favorite among birds, bees, and butterflies. It's also super easy to grow in your home garden.

Honeybees get all the attention, but they aren’t the only bees pollinating our gardens. In Oregon, over 500 native bees are out doing their part, too As National Pollinator Week (June 17-23) nears, it ...

If you care about bees — well, let’s be real: If you care about eating (since bees pollinate the plants that produce our food) — two new studies underscore two simple things home gardeners in and ...

In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...