There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost from gardeners.

A new volunteer-based team is seeking out information on what bees exist in Washington, revealing hundreds of species in the ...

To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees. This new study shows yet another benefit of biodiversity. To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...

With plant sales booming and education about insects becoming more commonplace, awareness of both native plants and pollinators has grown significantly over the past decade. But amid all the success, ...

There are lots of things that can be planted. You can plant flowers, bushes, trees and other plants. You can plant your feet. You can plant an idea or a kiss. You can plant doubt or, worse, evidence.

How Do You Determine the Mix of Flowers to Plant? If you spend a lot of time out in the garden it's smart to have the skills to identify the different types of bees—plus wasps and other insects that ...

Pollination, the movement of pollen from the anther (male) of one flower to the pistil (female) of another flower is ...