The striking insects are more likely to visit your garden if you've got plenty of bright and beautiful flowers for them to ...

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Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

June is National Pollinator Month, and it’s a great time to explore ways we can support pollinators in the garden.

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At Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, I discovered what I think are two different species — the Ohio spiderwort and the Virginia spiderwort.

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Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important ...

Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees ...

ON a mission to spruce up your garden this summer but not sure how to give your blooms the boost they need? Tesco has got you ...

Ecological and economic damage can reverberate through ecosystems when invasive species become established — and some such as oak processionary moth caterpillars can cause physical harm to humans and ...