“They're rich in nectar and pollen." Gardener reveals their 'secret weapon' to attract pollinators to their garden: 'The bees are going crazy for them' first appeared on The Cool Down.

A peaceful yard in early spring rarely stays quiet for long once pollinators discover it. Bees buzz through the air, butterflies glide between blossoms, and the entire garden begins to pulse with life ...

Bees pollinate our crops and make it possible to live in a world with honey. Invite them into your garden with these annuals and perennials.

It’s called nectar robbing: Bees get nectar, but don’t pollinate the plants in exchange. With their short tongues, Valley carpenter bees can’t easily drink the nectar from tubular flowers. So they use ...

Hummingbird feeders are among the many ways you can attract these tiny birds to your yard and garden. Since homemade hummingbird nectar is easy to make, this is by far the most affordable method, as ...

When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Noel Kirkpatrick is an editor and writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He covers many topics, including animals, science, ...

Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming ...

With their short tongues, Valley carpenter bees can’t easily drink the nectar from tubular flowers. So they use powerful mandibles to slice into the blooms and steal it. It’s called nectar robbing, ...