Gardening
If You Plant It, The Bees Will Come
If You Plant It, The Bees Will Come This is the time of year when even those without a gift for gardening start to think about what they can grow to make their landscapes beautiful. Whether planting herbs, vegetables, or a variety of flora, everyone wants to look out their window and see something natural…
Read MoreHow to Xeriscape for Bees in California
How to Xeriscape for Bees in California In Southern California, many have turned to dry scaping, also known as Xeriscaping. This style of landscaping includes drought-resistant plants and nectar-rich flowers that provide water and nectar sources for bees. This landscaping style also leaves bare ground open for ground-nesting bees, which are the most common bees…
Read MoreLeave the Leaves for the Bees
Leave the Leaves for the Bees As blooms and plants drop their dead leaves, consider leaving them for bees to create a high-quality habitat. During the winter, which is still occurring in many states, insects hide or are in different stages, which is why you rarely see bees or other bugs during the cold winter…
Read MorePlanning Your Spring Bee Garden
Planning Your Spring Bee Garden As the cold weather fades into cool spring mornings and sunny afternoons, it will be time once again to begin the gardening cleanup everywhere. As dead leaves have fallen and blooms withered, the ground will inevitably be littered with rotting materials that should be cleared to create a clean canvas…
Read MoreAutumn-izing Your Garden
Autumn-izing Your Garden Autumn is the time of year when gardeners prepare their gardens for the colder months ahead. Autumn-izing your garden is a great way to have a clean and primed area for planting in spring, and it is also considerate to think about the pollinators in your area during the process. Autumn is…
Read MoreHow Toxic Pesticides Affect Us
How Toxic Pesticides Affect Us The use of pesticides has been connected to sustainable and affordable food supplies, not just nationally but globally. However, using them without understanding the risks can be dangerous. The risks related to pesticide use are being researched, and more negative effects on the body are being found than initially thought.…
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