We see them everywhere in spring: colorful flowers that seem to call out to bees, butterflies, and other insects. These visitors, called pollinators, are essential for the reproduction of flowering ...

Some of the earliest plants attracted pollinators by producing heat that made these plants glow with infrared light, according to a new set of experiments. The work, published in the journal Science, ...

Flower garden with a variety of colors, one with a bee on it - Marina Lohrbach/Getty Images As the bee population continues to decline at an alarming rate, it's important to do what we can to help ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless garden or a silent backyard. Even when frost creeps in and most plants retreat, some ...

A garden of beautiful flowers is an asset to any home, but with a little planning you can make that garden do double-duty by attracting insects and birds that not only are interesting to watch but ...

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing... Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract ...