How to Photograph Pollinators in Your Garden (Beginner Tips)
Pollinators are among the most photogenic subjects in the garden — but they move fast, they are small, and they…
Best Native Asters for Late-Season Pollinators
When summer flowers fade, native asters carry the pollinator garden into November. Along with goldenrod, they are the last great…
How to Create a Pollinator Corridor Between Gardens
A pollinator corridor is simply a connected strip of habitat — nectar plants, host plants, shelter, and water — that…
Best Goldenrod Varieties (Fall Pollinator Powerhouse)
Goldenrod is the workhorse of the fall garden. From late August through October, when most flowering perennials have gone to…
Best Native Plant Nurseries and Online Sources
Native plants are the backbone of a wildlife-friendly garden, but they are not always easy to find at the big-box…
How to Create a Winter Habitat for Insects
Most gardeners think winter is the quiet season — but under the leaf litter, inside hollow stems, and in the…
Best Nectar Plants for Late-Season Bees
By late summer, most garden flowers are winding down — right when honeybees, bumblebees, and native bees are building up…
How to Attract Fireflies to Your Yard
Fireflies — the glowing beetles of summer evenings — are one of the most beloved sights in a backyard. They…
Best Pollinator Plants for Shade Gardens
Shade gardens are not pollinator wastelands — they are just a different habitat. Woodland edges and dappled-shade beds host a…
How to Plant a Bee Lawn (Clover and Low-Grow Mix)
A bee lawn is a lawn you can feel good about: clover, low-growing herbs, and fine grasses mowed at a…