The owner and operator of Designs by Nature – U.P. Native Plants, Michelle Wietek-Stephens, says this can actually be harmful to the environment in the U.P. She says the best way to help pollinators ...
Rhododendron ponticum has "disastrous consequences" as the plant forms dense thickets and outcompetes native plants by ...
There are over 270 species of bee in Ireland and the UK and good planting is essential to get different types into your garden. Honeybees, for example, have short tongues so are able to access flowers ...
Letting your lawn grow can also increase butterfly numbers by over 90 per cent, a recent study has shown. But it may require ...
Renegade gardeners across the world are embracing a new philosophy: gardening that prioritises insects, not plants.
As World Bee Day approaches, make your garden buzz with all the lovely little insects that pollinate your plants.
No Mow May allows native plants to recover and provide ecosystem support for other plants, pollinators and nature ...
Top nectar producers include dandelions and ragwort. Leaving clovers in lawns will also benefit bees. Provide access to water Whether you have a pond in your garden or a saucer on your balcony ...
THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections are due to take place on May 2 — with three candidates standing for the ...
Cinnabar moth caterpillars feed on ragwort, a plant that contains toxic alkaloids. The caterpillars store these poisons in their bodies, making them unappetizing to predators. Woodrats living in ...
After a particularly mild and wet winter, most pastures contain an abundance of poor-quality material in the base of the ...