A mere win is pretty good. A win-win situation is even better, but a win-win-win resulting from gorgeous flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies (and, usually, bees) seems just plain greedy.

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

That means there are fewer flowers for butterflies, honeybees, wild bees and other pollinators. Gardeners can help the situation by planting pollinator friendly flowers that bloom late in the ...

They attract several species of butterflies ... find tons of annuals and a few perennials that serve as nectar plants for butterflies. Boy, was I wrong. To provide consistent, long-term nectar ...

Patio pot plants can be great for outdoor decoration, but planting certain varieties to attract bees, butterflies and other insects can add so much interest and support wildlife. We've rounded up the ...

Though attracting butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds may sound difficult, it’s very easy once you know which plants to add to your landscape. By choosing plants that provide both food and ...

The lightly fragrant flowers attract butterflies and last well in the vase. Plants do best in full sun but can take partial shade although they may not flower as well. Grow in well drained ...

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen and more.

There are unlimited ways to observe National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, and that includes simply getting outside.

And as satisfying as a perfect green lawn may be, it’s an ecological dead zone that doesn’t support any of the essential functions—like pollination, carbon sequestration, and nutrient recycling—that ...