DEAR JOAN: I’ve done a lot with my backyard to make it much more pollinator- and hummingbird-friendly. I’m planning to make it an even better habitat for native bees by including more native plants ...

Your backyard bee hotel might be doing more harm than good. While intended to help native bees, these structures can attract ...

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

If you’ve ever looked out at your garden and wondered where all the bees went, you’re not imagining it. Native bee ...