Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70 percent. The more flower species, the better the effect, according to a new ...

However, it's not just the number of species in the strip that matters; it's also important to choose flower species with the right characteristics: “Flowers such as yarrow, ox-eye daisy ...

Whether a classic white or one of the more colorful daisy perennials, we recommend including these vibrant plants in your ...

Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70%. The ...

Memories of butterflies and moths before the age of environmental planners: The wild life rich brownfield experience of ...

A vivid blue wildflower, cornflowers are often planted alongside other meadow blooms, like ox-eye daisies and poppies. They grow on tall stems and are packed with nectar, making them particularly ...

Wrabness, a small village and civil parish in Essex, has a beach and a nature reserve, and it's no wonder that people flock ...