Howard Garrett / Special Contributor What’s up with the leaves of Virginia creeper being spotted and shredded? It’s a good vine and groundcover, even though it’s becoming too aggressive and even ...

The orchards, gardens and natural areas of the Yakima Valley depend on pollinators to flourish. Managed hives of non-native honeybees pollinate the orchards. After blossom drop, these hives are moved ...

Leafcutter bees are native, solitary, non-aggressive pollinators that can be rented for the season. (Courtesy of Rent Mason Bees) • Like Mason bees, leafcutter bees are also solitary native bees but, ...