CAN YOU TELL the difference between a hummingbird, that indeed is a bird, and an insect such as a moth? Strange as it may seem, some folks have been puzzled at seeing what they believe to be a very ...

Flowers look beautiful in your yard and they can also attract birds and butterflies. If you want more of the winged creatures ...

Want an easy way to attract hummingbirds to your garden? Grow a hummingbird mint plant! Pollinators can't resist these ...

Fill your flower garden with colorful, nectar-rich plants that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into ...

We aren't all lucky enough to have constant bright sunshine and well-drained soil, but that doesn't matter to this lovely, ...

Now that the last cold snap of winter has passed, many of us have gardens on our minds. Along with your favorite flowers and plants, consider adding pollinator-friendly varieties that attract winged ...

When most plants begin to fade, one dramatic flowering shrub surges into action, drawing the attention of winged pollinators with towering spikes of vivid color. This impressive plant fills a critical ...

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - This time of year you may spot an unusual pollinator in your flower gardens. Hummingbird moths have bodies similar to a bumblebee’s, wings like a moth or butterfly and ...

Jewel-toned wings gleam in the sun as this bauble of a bug flits from flower to flower. Fast and furious wingbeats, as many as seventy per second, produce an audible hum as it hovers, sipping nectar.

When most gardeners think of flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, coneflowers (Echinacea) are almost always among the perennials that come to mind. There are nine types of ...

Nurseries and garden centers are filled with plants waiting for a permanent home. When you are selecting all the “must-haves” for this year, why not think not only about color and size, but also about ...

I hope we are out of the woods in terms of frost. I remember the late May frost years ago, but it was unusual. As far as I am ...