Bees pollinate our crops and make it possible to live in a world with honey. Invite them into your garden with these annuals and perennials.

Florida's native bees are more efficient pollinators than honeybees and crucial for your garden. Learn how to attract these ...

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...

If you have a green thumb, it may be the perfect time to welcome back pollinators with your own bee-friendly garden. Filling your garden with native plants that attract the vital pollinators can help ...

Bees rely on simple decision rules, using color as the first clue when choosing flowers and adding more cues only when needed.

Bees and butterflies aren’t just pretty visitors to the garden. They’re actually doing important work every time they land on a flower. These tiny workers help pollinate fruits, vegetables, and ...

Bees don't perceive color the same way that we do. Find out the flower color to avoid if you want to attract bees, and which ...

Crocus, snowdrops, pulmonaria, hellebores, primroses, polyanthus, and winter to early spring-flowering heathers all provide valuable pollen or nectar. Early flowering shrubs also help, including ...

Adrian Dyer previously received funding from The Australian Research Council. Klaus Lunau previously received funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. For flowering plants, reproduction is a ...