Tag: tips to help pollinators
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #9
This post was originally published in August 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Put out some ripe fruit Did you know that some butterflies feed exclusively from ripe fruit, tree sap, even dung and carrion? It’s true! These species, such as the lovely commas (Polygonia), don’t serve as important pollinators because they…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #8
This post was originally published on April 19, 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Leave those sticks Many native bees and other beneficial insects (like wasps and beetles) nest in stems and fallen wood. If you have large trees on your property, consider leaving their fallen stems for pollinators! If you’re the…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #7
This post was originally published on April 5, 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Allow a little nibbling It seems that many gardeners aim for plants in pristine condition. While this has aesthetic appeal, it usually means killing anything that threatens to take a bite out of their plants. Plants in the…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #6
This post was originally published on February 14, 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Use natives Pollinators get the most benefit from native plants, no matter where you live. There’s a lot of research to back this up; native plants are better for pollinators than non-natives. Here are a few reasons why:…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #5
This post was originally published on January 7, 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Use native grasses You might not have thought about using grasses to help pollinators, but they’re great for several reasons: Plant your grasses in large patches to provide a continuous habitat. This will benefit pollinators, other beneficial critters,…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #4
This post was originally published on November 23, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Don’t mulch More bees nest in the ground than anywhere else. These bees need bare patches so they can dig their nest tunnels. Unfortunately, adding mulch on top of these areas prevents bees from being able to nest…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #3
This post was originally published on October 18, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Keep something blooming One of the best ways you can help pollinators is to feed them during the entire blooming season. When choosing plants for your garden, make sure something is always in bloom from one week to…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #2
This post was originally published on August 9, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Minimize pesticide use Pesticides kill all kinds of insects, not just the ones you don’t want to see anymore. Consider the following ideas: I hope these tips give you some ideas of how to help pollinators on your…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #1
This post was originally published on July 16, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Start a pollinator garden plot Here’s an example of how to create one that looks similar to mine in the featured image. You’ll need the following: Now sit back and enjoy your contribution to pollinator conservation!
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4 Tips to Help Pollinators from Your Home in the City
This post was originally published on August 8, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). If you have as little as a windowsill on which to hang a planter, you’re off to a good start! Select a low-growing plant native to your region so it won’t get too large and heavy for the…
Athena Rayne Anderson 