Beneficial garden insects and bugs do a stellar job of helping plants grow and keeping natural ecosystems in check. But how do you get more of them to visit? The answer is simple: plant flowers!

Flowers with more chemically diverse scents attract more insects but host fewer bacteria, showing scent shapes pollination and flower health.

I will bet everyone would love to receive a little free pest control in their yard. One way to achieve this would be to grow plants that provide food for beneficial insects. Beneficial insects can be ...

Not all flowers are known for sweet, gentle fragrances, some are also famous for the unpleasant smells they produce. Some ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- When some insects zero in on a flower for nectar, their ultraviolet vision is guided by a bull's-eye "painted" on the plant by chemical compounds. Now, chemical ecologists at Cornell ...

Good insects may seem like a misnomer to some. Insects, after all, are often seen as pests by those yet to be indoctrinated into the fascinating world of gardening. But it's true: Whether you plan out ...

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Flowers aren’t just ornamental, they can be beneficial, too. This is especially true when it comes to your vegetable garden. “Planting flowers alongside vegetables provides numerous horticultural ...

Early spring is a time of hope, optimism and figuring out what to plant in your vegetable garden. As you decide what kind of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs you want to grow, you may want to consider ...