Pollination is not just fascinating natural history. It is an essential ecological function. Without pollinators, the human race and our ecosystems would not survive. Over 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants require a pollinator to reproduce.
Creatures who assist plants in reproducing include bats, butterflies, moths, flies, birds, beetles, ants, and bees.
Consider the pollinators when planting your garden:
- Choose native plants when possible
- Plant varieties that attract and support them
- Avoid pesticides
- Make water available
Here are some great resources to guide you:
Gardening for Pollinators – Choose the right plants
HealthyLandscapes_PollinatorFriendlyPlants
HealthyLandscapes_Creating_a_Pollinator_Garden
Bee Swarm? – Here’s what to do
About The Author: Armstrong
As an author and editor, Linda directs her lifelong love of nature and plants to concerns about our environment and how we can do better. In addition to decades of gardening experience, and training as a master gardener, Linda focuses on learning from leading science-based educators and writers, and in the process finds that she uncovers many gardening myths.
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