Smithsonian Magazine on MSN21h
This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...
Not just bees and butterflies: Beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature's unsung pollinators
About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...
Ideal Home on MSN3d
Bees and butterflies will love your garden if you plant this one flowering plant, garden experts say
Knowing how to attract butterflies and bees is important to create a thriving ecosystem, and garden experts say agastache has ...
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Sign of spring: Bees buzzing around
On calm March afternoons, it is common to see a few bees stretching their wings and scouting around. On pleasant March days ...
Blooming wonders: 8 best flowering trees to plant in North Texas for seasonal color
Flowering trees can add color and shade to your yard. Experts select the best flowering trees that will thrive in North Texas ...
When do hummingbirds arrive in Texas? See 2025 migration map — and how to make nectar
Hummingbirds are on their way to Texas. The migration map shows some in San Antonio and Houston already. Here's how to ...
10 things you didn’t know about hoverflies
4. Hoverflies, like other flies, have a single pair of wings, whereas most other flying insects have two pairs. They also ...
ZME Science on MSN3d
Magnolias are so ancient they’re pollinated by beetles — because bees didn’t exist yet
While modern trees like maples and ashes have switched to wind pollination — releasing clouds of pollen to be scattered at ...
Country Living on MSN1d
The Low-Maintenance Yard Trend Homeowners Are Ditching Grass For
Clover is an eco-friendly alternative to grass that’s easy-to-grow and attractive. Plus, you don’t need to be a lawn care ...
Dengarden on MSN1h
Want More Hummingbirds In Your Garden? Plant These 12 Flowers
These tiny creatures flap their wings so rapidly that they create a humming noise from the movement. According to the International Ornithologists’ Union, there are 366 hummingbird species. Fewer than ...
Beetles & Brilliant Bugs: Nature's Unsung Pollinators
About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimise reproduction, making pollination one of nature's most important ...
12 gorgeous botanical gardens you can visit for free
Visit the 15-acre grounds at the former estate of the late Walter and Leonore Annenberg, including nine acres of desert ...