Jiri, Author at Planted Well

Bees Swarming: The Best Traps and How to Catch a Bee Swarm

You might have seen thousands of bees whirling in the air and wondered what they’re up to. Let’s break the news to you—they are looking for …

So, what’s the latest buzz in the gardening world? Bee gardens! That’s right. If you're wondering why plant a bee garden, there’s a simple …

Setting up some bee hives can attract the world’s favorite pollinators to your garden. Whether you want to pick up beekeeping for the …

Buzzing with curiosity about those little buzzing insects that you see around in the garden? Check out our selection of fascinating bee …

There are over 4,000 types of wasps living in the United States and tens of thousands more to be found around the world. While they might …

Bee vs wasp? To the untrained eye, these two are pretty much the same. You see something black and yellow buzzing around and you duck for …

Afraid of bee stings? Well, you’re not the only one. In fact, most people balk at the idea of taking up beekeeping because they’re scared …

We’ve all heard talk about how the worker bees are hard-wired to serve and protect the bee queen. The little gold and black flyer has become …

Calming, relaxing, full of greenery and beautiful plants, and usually with water features or other wonderful decorations thrown into the …

Native to South Africa, the gorgeous geranium is as well known for its luscious beauty as it is for its powerfully fragrant foliage. That’s …

Tired of the usual flower gardens? Bring rocks and stones to take their place. Rock gardening is all about artful arrangements of rocks--and …

Why garden rocks? Well, why not? They may be heavy, but they have a lot of personality and can help you add weight and texture to your …