Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants would struggle. Yet, bee populations are under threat. Fortunately, DIY gardeners can bridge the divide and help keep bees safe. Experts say ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smoke pours over the colony of bees, dousing the air in a sweet, earthy smell of burning wood. Drake Elting holds the smoker ...

If you were a bee, how would you choose a flower to land on? You might go to the most beautiful one, as pollination biologists have long suggested that flowers with striking colors attract pollinators ...

The term pollinators is broad and includes all animals that transfer pollen, which contains DNA, from one flower to another. The most well-known pollinators are European honeybees, but the term also ...

Help your garden by helping the environment.

Key Points Know what kinds of pollinators you're attracting and how to bring them in.Make your space appealing with plants ...

People don’t tend to pay much attention to red maple flowers. But they play a vital role in New Jersey's natural habitats each spring.

Why do you garden? For the pleasure of looking at beautiful flowers or producing your own edibles? Do you appreciate the insects and critters that enjoy your garden as well?

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.