Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

Boisterous jays provide plenty of backyard bird-watching in winter. Here’s how to identify all the varieties and welcome them into your yard

Learn how to identify and control this aggressive plant, and what to grow in its place

Bumblebees are fascinating and fun to observe foraging in gardens. Find out how to create a buffet for these fuzzy, charismatic bees

These fascinating insects nest in wood cavities and hollow plant stems

These perennials offer superfood to hundreds of bees and are gorgeous in their own right

We need pollinators, and they increasingly need us too. Here, why and how to be a bee friend

The parade of pollinator antics is another reason to create a garden that nurtures native bees

It's invasive, a nonnative and a poor insect magnet. Check out these better alternatives to butterfly bush in the garden

Serpents actually don’t give a hoot about this prairie wildflower, but insects do — and the foliage is a big draw too