How can you tell which garden vegetables or fruits require pollination to produce crops? Use these tips to know which crops require exposure to pollinators like bees or birds and those that can … [Read more...]
Pollinators
How To Grow a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden
Transform your garden into a hummingbird haven with an abundance of nectar-rich flowers, pesticide-free bugs, and plenty of trees for nesting and resting. If you also want to provide a feeder, this … [Read more...]
How To Welcome Dragonflies To Your Garden
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...]
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...]
Plant Sexes & Reproduction: Are There Male & Female Plants?
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...]