Creating a Pollinator Garden

🐝 Understanding Pollinators: Explains the importance of pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture.

• 🌼 Selecting Native Plants: Encourages choosing region-specific flowers that bloom at different times to provide year-round nectar.
• 🌿 Garden Design Tips:
• Group similar plants together

• Incorporate varying heights and colors
• Ensure continuous blooms across seasons

• 🚫 Avoiding Chemicals: Recommends skipping pesticides and herbicides that harm pollinators.
• 💧 Providing Habitat: Suggests adding water sources, shelter, and nesting materials for pollinators.

It's all about creating a vibrant, pesticide-free, and welcoming space that helps pollinators thrive.

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