There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

But behold the humble mason bee! Also called the blue orchard bee, it inelegantly "belly flops" onto a flower, Hunter says. It flings pollen everywhere. Covered in pollen, the hairy mason bee then ...

We can encourage the bees to take up residence in our yards by providing the conditions for a good house. There are several types of mason bee houses people can buy. Steve designs and builds his own.

Instead of spreading pollen from flower to flower, the honeybee carries most of the pollen back to the hive. But behold the humble mason bee! Also called the blue orchard bee, it inelegantly "belly ...