Knowing about different bee species is key to good pollination. Over 250 bee species live in various places in the UK, including 24 bumblebee species and many solitary bees like red mason bees. Native ...
Even after 50-plus years of gardening, I’m still learning. Here are just four lessons I’ve learned the hard way. 1. I’ve learned to watch out for invasives.Several years ago, I fell in love with ...
The first new species was Rachycentron blochii, or the blotchy cobia, the study said. These “torpedo-shaped” predators measured about 3 feet long and weighed about 8 pounds. They had “small” eyes, ...
Alluring, like sirens, some vicious weeds produce beautiful flowers in calming purple hues. Here are the problematic blossoms ...
From non-human primates to beetles, dozens of species intentionally ingest ethanol, and even have special enzymes to ...
The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, ...
To be able to document this stunning amount of life is a real privilege. But we’ve just scratched the surface.” ...
European bumble bee that nests in various locations and prefers specific flowers. Garden Bumble Bee (Bombus hortorum) Common ...
However, carpenter bees like to make their nests by drilling holes in wood, which can be problematic if their wood source ...
Say goodbye to pesky ground wasps with these essential tips. Learn effective methods for safely and efficiently removing them ...
In the last three years, on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Program, 20 master gardeners from around Pennsylvania ...
• Keep fallen leaves in your yard. Spread them about 2 inches thick on all your garden beds and place branches over them to ...