A new study analyzed pollen from 57 North American plant species, identifying those most nutritionally beneficial for bees, which could inform conservation efforts and wildflower restoration projects.
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 ...
This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...
Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a ...
Plant this pollinator-friendly flower after spring's last frost and you'll have fresh blooms come June and July, drawing bees and hummingbirds.
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 ...
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 ...
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Scientists have discovered a new bee species that depends on a native Texas plant.
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 ...