Digger bees are solitary flying insects that dig small round holes in loose ... grow and are of particular importance in the vegetable garden, pollinating early vegetables like squash and beans.

Whether you have a tiny garden or you’re looking to carve out a small space for nature, there are plenty of small wildlife ...

Also known as hummingbird mint or anise hyssop, this stunning perennial is part of the mint family, making it fragrant and ...

The Conversation shares new research from University of Tennessee assistant professor Laura Russo showing that bees zero in ...

Two of the biggest threats to pollinators are habitat loss and pesticide use, but even a small home garden can help by providing food, water, and shelter. Many solitary bees nest on bare ground.

Climate change could lead to more small-bodied bees but fewer bumblebees, according to research published Wednesday, warning of potential “cascading” effects on plant pollination and across ...

Wherever you live in the UK, you should be able to attract at least six bumblebee species to your garden, and perhaps as many as ten. Some of our rarer bees tend not to visit exotic garden flowers ...

JLS star and Tiny Happy People ambassador JB Gill ... “Putting up a bee hotel is a good way to encourage solitary bees to nest in a garden and fascinating for young children”, says Helen.

To test whether bees are more plentiful in natural areas ... As this research shows, small patches of garden can help boost pollinators—even when the surrounding landscape has few resources ...