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 ...

European bees need reliable pollen and nectar sources (flowers). Try adding flowering plants such as gaillardia (blanket ...

Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) are stunning plants that bring butterflies flocking to your yard, as well as hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial critters. In fact, these native perennial wildflowers ...

Which Flowers Truly Attract Bees and Hoverflies? An international research team has now found the answer—with surprising recommendations for gardeners, municipalities, and insect enthusiasts. And it’s ...

To protect wild bees for the future, scientists identified which plants we can grow to give them a complete, healthy diet As critical pollinators, bees keep our agricultural systems going — but ...

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 I can do? European honeybees are the most familiar pollinators, but native ...