The bee-damaged plants were daily replaced with undamaged plants and the proportion of damaged leaves were counted. Fig. 3. Leaf damage by pollen-satiated and pollen-deprived bumble bees.

The Rocky Mountain bee plant is one of our prettiest wildflowers. It's name, however, is rather misleading. While the plant does grow throughout the Rocky Mountain region, it also splashes across ...

Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees ...

Bees are a vital part of our ecosystems, so it's important to encourage them into our gardens - and it's made even easier if ...

As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground ...

LIDL is launching an £8.99 flower that will make your garden bloom right until October. Summer is now well and truly upon us, ...

For non-researchers the implication for boosting bee species is clear: Plant your garden with those plants that host both specialists and generalist bees. “By planting these abundant host plants that ...

Having a butterfly and bee-friendly garden is more than a stunning view—it's a move toward supporting biodiversity and assisting crucial pollinators to do their magic. By making a few clever decisions ...

As they do this, they facilitate cross-pollination between plants, allowing for the necessary growth and reproduction of plants. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , cross-pollination by ...