As our knowledge of the natural environment continues to grow, many homeowners are starting to put more thought into the design and planning of their landscapes. The native plant movement, which is ...

Hand pollination is a great way to get your fruit trees to produce better, more abundant harvests. It partly substitutes for natural pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds—which is ...

Not to be dramatic, but our existence depends on pollination. The transfer of pollen between anther and stigma is crucial to U.S. agriculture, food security and the economy. Insects and animal ...

As summer draws toward an end, many flowers are fading. But busy bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other wildlife are still hungry for pollen and nectar. “Late-season blooms are just as ...

Whenever the subject of providing plants for butterflies comes up, things like daisies, asters and milkweeds are among the first plants suggested. Sometimes shrubs such as Buddleia (butterfly bush) ...

Enjoy delicious fruit—even if you're growing your trees indoors. Hand pollination is a great way to get your fruit trees to produce better, more abundant harvests. It partly substitutes for natural ...