Zinnias are beloved by gardeners and pollinators alike. They're not only beautiful flowers that bloom from summer to the beginning of winter, they're also incredibly easy to grow across the United ...

Not all pollinator plants are the same – some are better than others. While there is some scientific research to tell us which plants are best at attracting pollinators to your garden, most of what we ...

Adding companion flowers to your garden is easier than you think it is. With the right plants, you can have it all, including easy-to-grow plants, beautiful blooms, and pollinator magnets. Maximize ...

AMHERST, Mass. - A new study reported this week by evolutionary ecologist Lynn Adler at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Rebecca Irwin of North Carolina State University, with others, ...

Pollinators – like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds – are indispensable to the world as we know it. They fertilize plants, and that includes most of the plants we eat. But pollinator populations ...

A new line of high-performing mixed-species peonies, a super-sized new salvia, and several new varieties of pollinator favorites highlight the list of interesting new perennials debuting in the 2025 ...

At 70 mph, this roadside plot is a blur of purple, yellow and white blooms, a break in the tidy turfgrass lining the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Traffic moves a lot slower at Kellys Run. On foot, it’s ...

If you grow hostas as ground cover, you'll know that they provide bold color and structure to shady gardens. There's a plant that complements hostas beautifully — softening their drama with its pastel ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

The Pollinator Partnership has designated June 21-27 as Pollinator Week. According to this organization, pollinators — including bees, butterflies, birds, bats and beetles — are responsible for one ...

Colorado homeowners can replace hard-to-maintain grass lawns with water-wise, pollinator-friendly landscaping. Design considerations include sun exposure, bloom succession, layered planting and access ...