Gardening

Swarming bees will find shelter in trees and other hollow protected places. Once in a while they may shelter in unusual places such as in some types of walls. Homeowners are often shocked finding a mass of tiny insects moving in and out of their compost bins. They may think that bees have made a hive in the compost. So, does compost attract bees? This article looks at what might be happening with bees living in your compost and how to take care of the situation.

Grass-stained feet, screen doors left open at twilight, fireflies drifting through the velvet darkness – we all have childhood memories of summertime. And now that you’re a parent with your own house, you want to give those memories to your children, too. Your lawn is an important feature of your …

Pollinator gardens aren’t just for beekeepers. These important natural features provide habitat to bee species whose very survival is threatened by urban development, pesticide use, and unsustainable farming practices. This means that when you put a pollinator garden in your yard, you’re doing more than making your home a more …