Promoting Pollinators

Native plants produce the right fruit at the right time to nurture the native bird population. In turn, the birds eat the fruit and distribute the seeds, helping to ensure the plant’s survival.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…Here’s a garden design that will attract Monarch butterflies and it only uses three perennials groupings. It’s pretty, too!

The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the only hummingbird that visits our area. Hummers start to arrive in our area around May 1. One tip for attracting hummingbirds is to offer a sugar water mixture during hot, dry weather that is one-quarter cup of sugar per cup of water.

Butterfly gardens provide food and sanctuary for many vibrant species of Lepidoptera. This type of garden can be planted in even the busiest urban location. Offering even a small habitat can help support the butterfly population in your area.

The European Honeybee, one of the most commonly known and ubiquitous friendly flyers, works very hard to keep her colony healthy and robust. By selecting the right plants, we can help beneficial pollinators stay productive and strong.

Butterflies love strong fragrances, a warm spot to sun themselves, and a little water to sip.

Pollinators are responsible for one-out-of-every-three bites of food we take each day, yet pollinators are at a critical survival point. Increasing the number of pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes help revive the health of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.