Fences usually serve a practical purpose, marking a property line or garden zone. But your fence can do more if it's painted ...

It's never easy convincing hummingbirds to visit your garden. Plant this gorgeous flower, however, and you may have trouble keeping them away.

Missouri and Kansas are home to approximately 400 different bee species. Some residents are turning their yards and balconies into havens of native plants.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join the Menlo Park Library online to learn about creating natural ...

Spotting a beautiful feathered friend in your yard is a certain kind of thrill made all the more exciting if you identify the ...

Discovering ladybugs in your home can be confusing. Learn why ladybugs enter homes, how to manage and remove them effectively, and tips to prevent future invasions.

They look like bumblebees but bore through wood rafters like mini drills. This guide covers spotting, deterring, and ...

Arthur Cole, head of programmes at The Newt in Somerset, UK, says that flowers that do not attract bees tend to be the double-flowered (double-petalled) cultivated varieties (cultivars) of popular ...

Bees swarm the queen to protect her and start a new, more sustainable colony capable of producing the next generation of bees.

As summer fades and autumn approaches, goldenrod and asters light up fields, roadsides and gardens with a dazzling show of yellow and purple. Against the browning backdrop of late summer, their colors ...

An artificial “superfood” that provides essential nutrients for bees results in colonies producing much more larvae, suggesting it could help tackle the global decline in honeybees. Bees need to eat ...