Whether you're gardening in a window box, on a balcony or in a compact backyard, attracting bees to your outdoor space really helps the eco system as well as your own garden. By growing the best ...

Many people do not realise that December is the perfect time to prepare your garden for bees, which will begin to emerge next ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right ...

Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among ...

Cultivating the best nectar-producing plants for honey bees and other pollinators is a crucial endeavour for both local and regional insect and bird populations. Growing nectar-rich plants is also a ...

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 ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

Laura Russo received funding from Bayer's Feed-A-Bee Program. Bayer did not influence the design of the research or the writing of this article. In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on ...

Ciaran Harris receives funding from the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust. Francis Ratnieks does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...