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Supporting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds starts with a garden designed for their needs.

Choose regionally appropriate flora.

Local plants are naturally adapted to support the insects and birds in your area.

They require less water and maintenance, and they provide the right type of nectar and pollen at the right time of year.

Include species such as asters, phlox, salvia, and lupine.

A diverse selection ensures nectar is available across every season.

Even "natural" or "organic" pesticides can be deadly to beneficial insects.

Chemical-free gardening is the only safe approach for these fragile species.

Introduce beneficial bugs such as parasitic wasps and ground beetles.

Handpick caterpillars or use insecticidal soap as a last resort.

Diversify your blooms to appeal to all types of pollinators.

Hummingbirds are magnetized by red and orange tubular flowers.

Umbel-shaped blooms like dill and fennel are ideal for tiny pollinators.

Grouping similar plants together in clumps makes it easier for фермерские продукты с доставкой pollinators to find and feed on them.

Choose varieties that flower at different times to sustain pollinators year-round.

These first flowers are critical for emerging pollinators after winter.

While late bloomers like aster and sedum help them prepare for winter.

Add water sources.

Use a birdbath with marbles or pebbles embedded in the water.

Keep the water clean and refill it regularly, especially in hot weather.

Don’t over-clean your garden in autumn.

Many native bees nest in the soil or in hollow stems.

Avoid tidying up your garden too much in the fall.

Standing seed heads and hollow reeds are crucial insect hotels.

Inspire others to join the movement.

Host a pollinator garden tour.

Promote native plant sales and community planting days.

Collective action can reverse the decline of pollinators.

Your garden is a critical habitat in an increasingly hostile world.

Even a balcony with a few pots can make a difference.