Beneficial Insects44 Stories

Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

Learn what you need to know about planning a landscape that supports birds, bees, butterflies and more

Set up your garden to provide food, water and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and more without compromising style

Browse these ideas for making your outdoor space more attractive to wildlife, whatever its size, location or look

Attract pollinators with one of these colorful nectar- and pollen-rich container combinations

Find out how to keep bees and protect pollinators in your backyard

Give your yard a hit of color, a waft of fragrance and the buzz of bees with this sun-loving, low-water perennial

Add drama — and nourishment for pollinators — with these beautiful winter-blooming flowers

It’s hard to grow fruits and veggies without these hardworking insects. Here’s what we can do to help bring them back

Get involved with events June 19 to 25 to help bees, butterflies and moths thrive

Despite the name, ornamental plants aren’t frills. They’re vital to healthy gardens — and healthy humans