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 ...

The study illustrates how the interplay between plant traits and bee behaviors can shape pollinator communities.

Some of our rarer bees tend not to visit exotic garden flowers, preferring native ... perhaps the best single plant to attract bumblebees to your garden. Much loved by almost all species, and ...

Our expert gardeners have put together the best plants for every season to provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinator insects. We grew many of these plants in our north London trials ...

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.

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 ...

Some flowers go to extraordinary lengths to attract pollinators. Bee orchids mimic the shape and scent of bees in order to lure them into ‘pseudocopulation’, where the male insect attempts to mate ...

If you think the bee is struggling the best thing to do is gently put the bee onto a bee-friendly flower. If there are no bee-friendly flowers around, mix 50/50 white sugar and water to give the ...