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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hummingbird feeders are undoubtedly a staple in gardens and backyards. But they're not really a set-it-and-forget-it solution. You have to refill the nectar regularly and clean the feeder often, so ...

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

If you love seeing local butterfly species and hummingbirds visit your flowering plants or feeders, there's an easy way to make sure your garden is even more appealing to them. If you plant a mix of ...

Do hummingbirds like petunias or dianthus? Grow these award-winning flowers to attract pollinators.

When you walk into a garden center in spring, it’s easy to be distracted by the biggest blooms, the brightest colors, or the most unusual flower shapes. But if your goal is to create a garden with ...

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 ...

Despite a drier winter, ruby-throated hummingbirds and monarch butterflies are beginning to make their migratory return to Massachusetts this spring. Data collected also shows when robins are first ...