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If the population of pollinators starts declining, which it already is, humans will have no flowers or food to rely on for ...
Pollinator gardens have always been important but are increasing in popularity of late because so many gardeners are interested in natural/eco-friendly gardening, Litzau said.
Key Points Native plants that bloom in late summer and early fall provide a crucial nectar source for pollinators like bees, ...
Planting for pollinators is all the rage these days as they are vital to our survival. But as with so many things in life, one size does not fit all.
Our food chain relies on pollinators like bees and butterflies. To help, plant a mix of plants that bloom from spring to fall and avoid pesticides.
In the fall, rake leaves into your pollinator garden to act as natural mulch. This will provide a cozy place for insect pollinators to spend the winter.
Delaware experts say a more natural approach to pollinator gardens is best, with native plants, ... Moore also recommends leaving 12 to 18 inches of stems when you prune back the garden in fall.
Fall blooming plants provide food for pollinators. Honeybees and other important pollinators need nectar throughout the growing season, not just in spring and summer.
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In our garden, we have a half-hardy perennial salvia that is hardy to zone 8 but comes up every year for us. It is in sandy soil that is on a south-facing slope. Many kinds of pollinators visit ...
It’s autumn in the Yakima Valley, and many gardeners are facing their annual ‘To Do’ list of garden clean-up projects with a fair amount of dread. If you’re one of them, I have some great ...
Betsy Vereckey’s pollinator garden at her home in Vermont. The space offered “a safe place to weather life’s harshness,” she writes. (Photos by Betsy Vereckey) Perspective by Betsy ...