Some reports indicate that nearly 40% of bees are facing extinction today, leaving many people wondering what they can do to help. Fortunately, the best thing you can do is to start local, in your own backyard. Making your garden as bee-friendly as possible is as easy as adding things l...
Whether you have a big backyard or a just few pots on your patio, you can create a pollinator garden. These tips and ideas will help.
The flowers that attractpollinatorsare highly beneficial for the garden, with perennials for bees being preferred since they are a particularly good food source. Below you can learn about some of thebest perennials for bees. They are perfect for yourpollinator gardenandwill attract beestogether with...
Plantlobelia seedsas soon as the threat of frost passes. They will flower for a significant period of the growing season. They are happy to grow in full sun or partial shade. The small blue flowers draw pollinators to the garden.
To attract butterflies to your garden, it’s best to include a range of food sources. You’ll need flowers with 1) nectar (for adults) as well as 2) “host” plants for caterpillars. Now if you want tokeepbutterflies in your yard (and support these declining pollinators), you must ha...
Native plants areeasy to grow, hardy, and attract birds, butterflies, and various other wildlife and pollinators. Shrubs are easily incorporated into most home landscapes. They can be large or small and will complement just about any garden style. Choose the best shrubs for your yard and then...
Some grow low like groundcovers, some are evergreen, and some are tall and filled with pollinators. Many have winter interest, so cut back sedum in early spring as new growth emerges from the base of the plant. There are a few native species, includingS. ternatum, an Eastern United Sta...
For 50 years,Johnny's Selected Seedshas been offering high quality seeds to gardeners. As one of Martha's favorites, Johnny's boasts an extensive catalog, which means it can be a one-stop shop for all your vegetable garden needs. Be sure to check out the company's website, which provid...
2025’s Best New Garden Plants: Perennials for Sun Discover 2025’s best sun perennials, from peonies to pollinator-friendly nativars — perfect for sunny borders! | Flowers & Plants Best Flowering Shrubs with Multiseason Interest Transform your garden with flowering shrubs that provide beauty throu...
Idea: Succulent Container Garden Succulents come an array of shapes and colors. Here, they're arranged in a hanging basket for an especially charming presentation. Exposure:Full sun to part sun, depending on the variety More:The Complete Guide to Growing Succulents ...