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Landscape DesignHow to Design an HOA-Approved Pollinator Garden
Take these steps and be aware of these issues to create a landscape that helps nature thrive
Full StoryEarth DayHow to Design a Garden for Native Bees
Create a garden that not only looks beautiful but also nurtures native bees — and helps other wildlife in the process
Full StoryEarth Day12 Entertaining ‘Bee-haviors’ of Native Bees
The parade of pollinator antics is another reason to create a garden that nurtures native bees
Full StoryEarth DayHow to Grow a Modern Pollinator Garden
You can have a minimalist design and bees too by massing thoughtfully chosen pollen- and nectar-rich flowers
Full StoryLandscape DesignFor Garden Design Inspiration, Look Beyond the Fence Line
Nearby landscapes and wild habitats can inspire your garden design and help welcome even more wildlife
Full StoryEarth DayBeyond Honeybees: Learn About These 10 Fascinating Native Bees
Every garden attracts a variety of bees. Find out more about common bee genera that often get overlooked
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow You Can Help the First Endangered U.S. Bee Species
The U.S. has acted to protect the rusty patched bumblebee, whose numbers have plunged. Here’s what you can do at home
Full StoryGardening GuidesKeep an Eye Out for Fast-Moving Calliopsis Bees
These small native bees can often be seen foraging on vervain in the summer
Full StoryGardening GuidesSand Wasps Keep True Bugs in Check and Help Pollinate Summer Flowers
Look for these solitary wasps nesting in sandy sites and foraging on flowers in July and August
Full StoryGardening GuidesThis Tiny, Gentle Bee Keeps Busy
Look closely for small sweat bees visiting your flowers throughout the growing season
Full StoryGardening GuidesAmerican Lady Butterflies Add Delight to Summer Gardens
Provide native nectar and larval host plants to welcome these migratory butterflies
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