I love the bee yards that are popping up in my neighborhood. Homeowners are getting the message that turf grass yards are food deserts for pollinators. Our bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and moths have been devastated by habitat loss and excess chemical use. We can all make a simple difference by planting a few plants for them.
As we celebrate World Bee Day make an effort to add some pollinator environment to your yard. Native plants are the best because they have deep roots and don’t need watering or chemicals. I don’t trust some plants from garden stores, I worry about what they could have been sprayed and treated with?? We don’t want to plant for bees and butterflies only to add more chemicals to their bodies! Shop garden shops that can answer your questions. Native plants should be chemical free. Everyday we have an impact on our community, make it positive.
The reading list below has good suggestions for bee lawns. Bee balm, wild geranium, culvers root, milkweed, cone flowers, asters, and Joe Pye weed are some of my favorites for attracting both bees and butterflies.
Bee Balm
Joe Pye Weed
Cone flowers
Bees like yellow flowers
Native plants have deep roots.
Reading List:
6 Ways to Transform Your Lawn Into an Eco-Friendly Oasis – EcoWatch
How to Turn Your Yard Into an Ecological Oasis | YES! Magazine (yesmagazine.org)
Angelina Jolie Raises Pollinator Awareness With Bee-Covered Portrait – EcoWatch
To Help Save Bumble Bees, Plant These Flowers in Your Spring Garden – EcoWatch
Why You Should Grow a Lawn for Bees (treehugger.com)
http://www.queenofthesun.com/get-involved/10-things-you-can-do-to-help-bees/
Pollinator Garden Plants and Practices | Habitat Network (yardmap.org)
Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
30 Unique Plants That Attract Butterflies (treehugger.com)
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