The United States has an amazing and diverse array of native bees. Across the country live about 4,000 native bee species — most of which are solitary and nest in the ground — coming in nearly every ...

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

In the garden In her book “Plant This, Not That,” Elise Howard offers more than 200 substitution ideas for invasive plants.

Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants would struggle. Yet, bee populations are under threat. Fortunately, DIY gardeners can bridge the divide and help keep bees safe. Experts say ...

There are lots of things that can be planted. You can plant flowers, bushes, trees and other plants. You can plant your feet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COURTESY STATE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES A native bee—hylaeus connectens—sits on a native shrub kolomona (Senna ...

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Scientists have discovered a new bee species that depends on a native Texas plant.