Researcher discovered that two species in the genus Angelica are pollinated primarily by hornets. This overturns the conventional belief that Angelica species are 'generalists,' meaning that there is ...

The same plant that promises to turn a backyard into a butterfly paradise now sits on invasive species watchlists in several ...

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 ...

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.

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If you’ve planted flowers, herbs, or vegetables, your garden already attracts some pollinators. However, you can make your garden even more welcoming by learning how to create a pollinator garden that ...

You can't see it, but different substances in the petals of flowers create a 'bulls-eye' for pollinating insects, according to a scientist whose research sheds light on chemical changes in flowers ...

Have you heard the buzz about the benefits of pollinators? Do you want to attract more of them to your garden? Most flowering plants in our gardens rely on pollinators to produce fruit and seeds.

When blooms appear on our fruit trees or vegetable gardens, we happily anticipate a bountiful harvest. If the bees help by doing their pollinating job, the fruits and vegetables should begin to ...