Some plants in the garden go beyond just looking great. Some gardens can be like a smorgasbord for different types of pollinators. By this time of year, when many plants are in bloom, the pollinators ...

Editor’s note: This blog post from N.C. State News Service is part of a series of interviews with NC State University experts exploring whether homeowners in North Carolina could make a difference for ...

Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is a great way to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other vital pollinators right in your own backyard. By planting a variety of native flowers that ...

Dear EarthTalk: I'd like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What's the best approach? — Robert Miller, Bakersfield, Calif. Attracting bees and butterflies to a garden is a noble ...

A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

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Pollinator Week is coming up June 17-23, so I thought it would be appropriate to write about native pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds. You may have read about the ...

People often prioritize aesthetics when choosing plants for their gardens. They may pick flowers based on colors that create visually appealing combinations and varieties that have bigger and brighter ...

Butterflies are being hit hardest by urban growth. Shrinking habitats and food availability are causing their populations to decline. The same applies to many wild bees that fly early in spring.