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, ...

Flowers emit scented chemicals to attract pollinators, but this perfume—and how pollinators interact with the plant—can go ...

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 ...

Adrian Dyer receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Jair Garcia and Mani Shrestha do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...

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 ...

If you're hoping to turn your garden into a veritable wonderland of wildlife and do your bit to support declining populations of pollinators, then the flowers you choose to plant are key. The right ...