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Pollinator habitats are magical places where home gardeners can watch colorful monarch butterflies flit from flower to flower or enjoy the pleasant hum of honey bees and bumble bees hard at work.
Pollinator gardens are specially curated spaces that combine pollinator plants with other key features to provide shelter, food, and a safe breeding place for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.
Plan for the Entire Growing Season Beyond plant selection, it’s also important to grow plants with different bloom times to provide year-round food for pollinators
Plant in Groups Growing plants in clusters of at least 3 to 5 plants will give your garden a more natural look, but it’s also helpful for pollinators.
Add a Water Source Like other animals, pollinators need food and water to survive, which is why it’s always a good idea to include a water feature in your pollinator garden.
Install a Feeder While flowering plants should provide the majority of food for pollinators in your garden, you can make your backyard even more pollinator-friendly by adding a feeder or two.
Let Your Garden Get A Bit “Wild” In addition to bee hotels and bird boxes, including natural shelter is vital if you have space. Pine trees, shrubs, and tall grasses can all serve as a refuge for pollinators.
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