There’s an abundance of information available about how to attract hummingbirds to your yard and feeders, but information about how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders tends to be scarce. The ...

You can also grow specific plants to keep bees attracted to (or repelled by) a specific part of your garden instead. Sugar syrup in your hummingbird feeder is irresistible to nectar-feeding bees. Of ...

Gardeners know that all kinds of bees are good for our flower and vegetable gardens. They’re responsible for pollinating crops as varied as almonds, apples, blackberries, blueberries, melons, squash, ...

Learn how to create a bee-free environment for hummingbirds to feed. With their jewel-toned feathers and acrobatic flights, hummingbirds are fascinating to watch as they zip around your garden and ...

First thing each morning, I sit outside and watch the wildlife visiting my garden. There’s lots of activity to spot. An array of birds swoop down to feed and drink, and there are plenty of insects ...

The magic gene has the effect of reducing the amount of UV light reflected from the petals, making flowers harder for bees to see. But (and this is where the magic comes in) reducing UV reflection ...