Use gum plants as reliable summer bloomers and to provide habitat for California native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

Lacewings are delicate insects that produce alligator-like, hungry offspring that devour aphids and other garden pests

Maximilian sunflower’s striking yellow flowers light up the fall landscape and attract pollinators and beneficial insects at a crucial time

Meet the syrphid fly, a colorful pollinator that also beats chemicals for controlling aphids and other garden pests

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Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

What do skulls, colorful decals, fabric art and insects have in common? They make for an unforgettably artistic family home

Plant these 5 native species to bring beauty to the garden — and pollen to the insects — from June through August

Watch as towering stalks topped by yellow blossoms become a beacon for birds and insects in the midsummer garden

When you discover how hard bees work for our food supply, you may never garden without them in mind again