You may be familiar with the health benefits (both physical and mental) that gardening can provide you as an individual, but at least one type of gardening in particular has the potential to help all ...
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 ...
Pollinators—bees, butterflies, bats, birds, wasps, moths, beetles, flies, and other insects and mammals—are essential for our survival. Three-quarters of flowering plants and 35 percent of food crops ...
In the realm of plant biology, pollination stands as a vital process, underpinning the survival and propagation of diverse ...
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, ...
Trying to bring more life to your yard? Attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can make your garden feel vibrant and welcoming. If you are tired of seeing the same old flowers everywhere, ...
Scientists found a tropical vine that changed its flowers without losing its pollinators, revealing a more flexible path to ...
A pink and yellow common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) flowering. When these crucial pollinating species visit flowers and other plants, they produce a number of characteristic sounds, such as wing ...
ALEXANDRIA — Staring out at a frozen yard in January, it’s tempting to imagine that pollinator gardening is a “spring problem ...
In India’s bustling cities and quiet rural villages alike, the gentle hum of bees and the flutter of butterflies are more than just pleasant sounds—they are signs of a healthy ecosystem. Yet, ...