Just as careful blending of eye shadow can make a difference to our looks, a recent study has shown how flowers go to ...

As another round of scorching temperatures settles across much of the United States, people aren't the only ones searching for ways to stay cool. Bees, butterflies and other pollinators also struggle ...

Bee balm is great in pollinator gardens, but it's not your only option for attracting nectar-sipping hummers. This lilac-hued ...

Want a garden buzzing with life? These are the best pollinator-friendly plants for supporting bees, butterflies, and birds.

Your hummingbird feeder is a sweet treat that may also be attracting wasps. Here's how to keep your feathered friends visiting while driving the insects away.

Deborah Mitchell, who counts Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Minogue among her celebrity fans, reveals the ...

Carpenter bees drill circular holes in your wood deck or siding to build their nests. But there's another visible sign that ...

Commentary: Gerald Winegrad shares observations of the natural world from Oyster Creek as Maryland enters the heat of summer.

Some Virgin Islands blooms attract insects with dazzling displays and sweet scents but provide no reward in return.

If there's one thing that veteran hummingbird lovers know, it's the fact that the tiny, endearing birds are drawn to bright red flowers — especially if they're trumpet-shaped. If you're in a region in ...

Multiple environmental pressures are harming bees whose pollination supports crops and flowering plants worldwide.

Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also ...