Michigan gardeners can start preparing bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's ...

To get started on planting your bee-friendly garden, aim for a diverse range of flowering plants, including native plants, the Michigan Pollinator Initiative at Michigan State University said.

NAS’s hummingbird feeder Q&A recommends mixing one-quarter cup of refined white sugar with one cup of water to make the best hummingbird food. Bring the solution to a boil and then let it cool to room ...

As spring comes to the Upper Peninsula it’s hard not to notice the flashes of green and colorful flowers, but for one group, making its way to Gladstone this summer, the excitement has been budding ...

Companion plants are R.A.D., which is a little bit silly, but hopefully memorable: They repel, they attract and they distract ...

Flowers are a beautiful addition to any yard. At the same time, vegetables provide an inexpensive, healthy source of fresh ...

American lawn landscape is diversifying in a big way in recent years, with lawn alternatives becoming increasingly popular.

But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native ... Michigan. (David Cappaert/Bugwood.org via AP) Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) — Each leaf is divided into two ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about one of Earth's fascinating flyers in Michigan.

Spring is upon us and the Royal Oak City Commission is doing its part to educate residents while promoting and protecting ...

April, if you haven’t been out, you’ve already missed out on seeing some of the early bird ephemerals in full bloom.

But there’s a less common category of plants that ... spectabilis), this U.S. native has light-green, fernlike foliage and clusters of drooping, heart-shaped pink flowers on mounding plants.