Pollinators
Get expert advice on growing and caring for pollinators with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow goji berries – expert advice for cultivating succulent wolfberries
Once you know how to grow goji berries, you’ll be rewarded with years of dynamic, high-yielding and nutrient-packed superfoods
By Janey Goulding Published
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10 plants for fall pollinators to brighten up your garden and feed insects
Help to feed hungry pollinators in fall with our selection of late-flowering plants
By Drew Swainston Published
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Best coneflower varieties – 15 pretty echinaceas for versatile daisy planting
Choose from 15 appealing coneflower varieties and transform beds, borders, containers and pathways with a prairie planting favorite
By Camilla Phelps Published
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'Chaos gardening' is the laziest, prettiest planting trend – that pollinators and time-poor gardeners love
Chaos gardening is the new trend that is inspired by wild natural cottage plant beds that incorporate all sorts of plants and colors
By Lola Houlton Published
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Gwen Stefani's never-ending yard embraces rewilding – with these pollinator-friendly, expert-approved blooms
The singer's Oklahoma estate is a vast sanctuary filled with zinnias and dahlias – here's how gardeners replicate her look
By Megan Slack Published
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Butterfly puddlers – everything you need to know about watering stations that help pollinators thrive
Our expert guide to butterfly puddlers will help you create a safe water and nutrients' source attracting and keep pollinators in your garden
By Lola Houlton Published
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Best plants for a butterfly garden – discover 16 wildlife-friendly blooms
Attract pollinators for months of wildlife charm with the top plants for a butterfly garden that is beautiful and good for the planet
By Graham Rice Published
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How to attract bees to your garden – 7 ways to entice more of these beneficial pollinators
Picking the right plants and adapting your gardening ethos can help to see more bees in your backyard
By Drew Swainston Published
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Has spring arrived early in the US? Experts discuss what it means for your garden – and pollinators
Early leaves and blooms on lilacs and honeysuckles herald an early arrival of spring in many US states this year – but is it concerning?
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Container gardening ideas – 12 display and planting tips
Use container gardening ideas to add beautiful highlights to all areas of your garden adding rich textures, bright colors and fresh display ideas to your plot
By Jean Vernon Last updated
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What smells do ants hate? 7 plants to repel ants – and what attracts them
From rosemary to lavender, here's the best plants to deter ants from your home and garden
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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How to get rid of ground bees humanely – to protect these pollinators
Learn how to move ground bees on from your yard without harming these precious pollinators
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to plant a garden for pollinators – in 10 insect-friendly steps
Experts offer their top tips for creating a base for wildlife in your backyard
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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How to attract butterflies – expert advice on making a butterfly garden
Learning how to attract butterflies – and other pollinators – to your garden is a must. This is how to create a butterfly garden that's beautiful, too
By Leigh Clapp Last updated
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Sustainable garden ideas – 28 ways to create an eco-friendly garden
Create a sustainable garden with these expert tips on eco-friendly gardening methods that will benefit your garden, wildlife and your budget
By Rachel Crow Last updated
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How to make a bug hotel – to attract pollinators
Learn how to make a bug hotel to provide a valuable habitat for pollinators and other insects
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Wildlife garden ideas – 16 ways to transform your backyard into a nature-friendly plot
No matter how large or small your backyard, by following these simple wildlife garden ideas, it can be a colorful and welcoming haven for birds, insects and animals
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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Rock garden ideas – 20 ways to create a stylish rockery in your backyard
Whatever size your space, these rock garden ideas will make a stunning feature, and enable a variety of plants to thrive
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Plants for pollinators – 10 of the best for a blooming garden
Discover the best plants for pollinators to help you create a pollinator friendly garden that is healthy and thriving
By Becky Searle Published
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How to grow blue bonnets – tips for raising the Texan State flower
Learn how to grow bluebonnets to bring your plot alive with color and pollinators
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best climbing plants – 10 best climbers for your back yard
Fit more color into the garden by sending plants sky high. These are the 10 best climbing plants to cover walls, fences, and archways with beautiful foliage and flowers
By Lucy Searle Published
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Flowers that attract bees – 12 of the prettiest varieties
Growing flowers that attract bees will make your garden more pollinator-friendly
By Holly Reaney Published
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Front yard cottage garden ideas – 13 ways to create a pretty first impression
These front yard cottage garden ideas will give your home characterful, charming curb appeal
By Holly Reaney Published
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Rewilding: 10 ways to rewild your garden
A new generation of gardeners is considering how the land can be returned to – or shared with – nature
By Jennifer Ebert Published