Want to attract dragonflies to your garden? It's all about water, plants, and animals. You'll need a pond with aquatic plants and diverse natural habitat to support native wildlife including … [Read more...]
Pollinators
50 Flowers For Hummingbirds & How To Keep Them Coming Back
These annual and perennial flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden. With varying bloom times, you can provide nectar-rich plants throughout the growing season in a cold climate garden … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Using Bt for Caterpillars (In Home Gardens)
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is recommended as a safe, organic, and harmless insecticide to kill caterpillars but it's not that simple. If you have an eco-beneficial garden, there are plenty of things … [Read more...]
The Trouble With Double Flowers (Sorry, Pollinators! )
There are many plant cultivars with double flowers including roses and peonies, but, despite their beauty, these special flowers may offer little or no pollen or nectar for pollinators. If you are … [Read more...]
How to Know Which Fruits & Vegetables Need Pollinators
Some of the food crops we grow need pollination and others do not. Use this simple tip to remember which fruits and vegetables need help from insects like bees or the wind to produce a harvest. This … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Plant Sexes for Home Gardeners
Have you ever wondered if your fruit tree is male or female and whether it needs a mate to produce fruit? What about the flowering perennials in the garden: do they need other pollen plants? Let's … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Pollinator-Friendly Front Garden Without Freaking Out Your Neighbors
Ready to switch from grass lawn to something more pollinator-friendly and sustainable in your front yard? These tips will help you navigate disapproving neighbors, bylaws, and create a natural habitat … [Read more...]