Creating a Pollinator Garden

Have you noticed fewer butterflies flitting through your yard, or a decline in the buzzing of bees? You're not alone. Pollinator populations are facing numerous challenges, but there's something we can all do to help! Pollinators are crucial for the health of our ecosystems. They play a vital role in the reproduction of many plants, including those that produce the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we consume.

Create a pollinator garden to provide vital food and habitat for these essential creatures.

• Bee Balm (Monarda spp.): Known for its striking flowers and aromatic leaves, bee balm is a favorite among bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Click here to purchase

• Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.): These hardy perennials are not only beautiful but also provide ample nectar for pollinators. Click here to purchase.

• Milkweed (Asclepias spp.): Essential for the lifecycle of monarch butterflies, milkweed is a must-have for any pollinator garden. Click here to purchase.

• Butterfly Bush (Buddleja spp.): True to its name, this shrub attracts a multitude of butterflies with its abundant blooms. Click here to purchase. Click here to purchase.

• Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): This plant is not only beautiful with its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers but also a magnet for bumblebees. Click here to purchase.

• Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa): Also known as wild bergamot, this plant features fragrant lavender to pink flowers that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Click here to purchase.

Creating a pollinator garden is a wonderful way to give back to nature while enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of your own outdoor space. With the right plants, correct amount of sunlight, your garden can become a sanctuary for pollinators and a source of endless enjoyment for you.

Happy Gardening!