Autumn is a tricky time for pollinators as pollen and nectar become scarce. When summer's flowers are spent and trees start shedding their leaves, bees and butterflies struggle to collect the ...

When you're getting your hands into garden dirt for the first time, it can feel intimidating. But there are plenty of flowers that beginner gardeners can grow that can bring more than just beautiful ...

This porterweed has a right to feel blue: Not only are its blossoms tiny, the plant is handicapped by the "weed" word. Seriously, though, this species (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis), native from Florida ...

These flowers may catch your eye for their beautiful colours and exotic patterns, but take a closer look and you will see the petals are actually dozens of colourful butterflies. The images, captured ...

In order to make seeds, plants need to be pollinated. Some plants are self-pollinated, but many rely on some other creature, a pollinator, to assist in the process. We tend to think of honey bees and ...

Imagine a world without the delicate flutter of butterfly wings or the vibrant splashes of color they bring to our gardens. Sadly, this could become a reality sooner than we think. A recent study ...

So far this year, there aren't as many flowers at the Carrizo Plain National Monument according to visitors. But some say the scenery is still beautiful. “We come out here every year for Easter,” ...

Ideally, the best plants and flowers for attracting songbirds furnish edible seeds or fruit and possibly nestbuilding materials. It’s best to opt for hardy perennials native to your region, which ...