As the chill of winter settles in, many gardeners feel their outdoor spaces lose their vibrancy and life. However, the cold season is the perfect time to get a head start on your gardening projects by ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

Spiders, while known to give many an uneasy feeling, help to control flies, mosquitoes, moths, beetles and wasps. Green lacewings and lacewing larvae feed on aphids and a score of other soft-bodied ...

Sensory garden ideas for sight could include certain plant species that attract pollinators, songbirds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Seating areas are great next to water features to reflect ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plant species together for mutual or one-sided benefits. It can also ...

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A key goal of companion planting is to enhance biodiversity in the garden. Diverse plant ... Borage is a favorite of bees and attracts predatory wasps that help control caterpillars and other ...

Choosing the right patio plants is as important as the layout and design. As well as adding beauty and style, planting can be used to soften walls and paving, zone areas, as well as create privacy ...

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There’s a lot we have to learn about them but what we do know is that, as well as being specialist pollinators of native plants, most bees will pollinate a wide range of other plants as well.

Patio pot plants not only look beautiful, but planting certain varieties to attract pollinator insects, such as bees, butterflies and other insects, can add so much interest and support wildlife.

We'll also show you how to make a solitary bee hotel and identify which types of bee you see in your garden. It’s important to try to provide pollen and nectar for as many months of the year as ...