Marigolds planted next to kale and onions in a garden bed - La Huertina De Toni/Shutterstock ...

Since it began in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a strong, global movement, uniting over a billion people across nearly 190 countries. This special day is a reminder of the urgent need to take action ...

Its downy leaves are host food for red-spotted purple and striped hairstreak caterpillars, and the nectar and pollen attract various kinds of bees and syrphid flies. Its wood also nourishes ...

They can provide good bugs like syrphid flies with crucial habitat. If syrphid flies lay eggs in your garden, the larvae that hatch will feed on any aphids. Put simply, there are lots of beautiful ...