Let’s explore some of the best plants for attracting bees and pollinators, and learn how to grow them to maximize their appeal. Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a beloved plant among gardeners and ...

Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best ...

‘the butterfly bush’, buddleia is perfect for attracting butterflies. During the day it also attracts bees, and moths by night. Cut all the stems back to 45-60cm tall in March to encourage vigorous ...

My new research shows that bees, in particular, don’t really care about the landscape surrounding flower gardens. They seem to zero in on the particular types of flowers they like, no matter ...

Gardening magazine team grew a range of different plants to test not only which were most attractive ... height at the back of a border and are a wonderful addition for attracting bees and butterflies ...

A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to worry about.

It’s a two-way thing, provide bees with the flowers they love and in return they make us honey, pollinate crops and make our gardens burst with colour. Flowers are the best way to attract bees ...

Bananas also attract birds and butterflies, so hang some out on a bird feeder. Companion planting for pest control Plants with strongly aromatic leaves, for example Marigolds, generally repel ...