A pollinator garden is a type of garden that focuses on the growth of flowers that attract pollinating insects such as butterflies and bees. Pollinators are an important part of our ecosystem. Setting up your suburban garden to help foster these important species can be a great way to improve the biodiversity of your community while beautifying your home. Below, we will discuss some important aspects of a pollinator garden.
What is a Pollinator?
A pollinator is an animal that contributes to the spreading of genetic material of plant species. The most common examples of pollinators are bees and butterflies. But bats, birds, beetles, and many other animals are considered pollinators. As these animals move from plant to plant, they pick up pollen and distribute it to others. This helps the flowers to reproduce. Pollinators are vital for assisting the reproduction of most plant life.
Why Are Pollinators Important?
Pollinators are an important part of our ecosystem because almost all of Earth’s terrestrial life would not survive without them. According to the USDA, roughly 80% of the food crops humans rely on require pollination. Pollination can also help crops grow larger and yield more food. Because of this, providing ways to increase the strength and biodiversity of our local pollinators is an important way to improve the collective quality of life on Earth. An easy way to do this is by building a pollinator garden.
Building a Pollinator Garden
A pollinator garden is a space to grow plants that attract pollinating animals. These plants can vary widely, but a good pollinator garden will have an assortment of flowering plants. Your landscape specialist can help you determine what plants are good options for your pollinator garden. Soil content, drainage, and the amount of sunlight your garden gets can help determine your options.
Cultivating Your Garden
Your landscape designer can help you choose plants for your garden that can fit your home. The landscape design specialists at Russo’s Landscaping can create a garden space that can provide a lot of beauty to your home while providing for the local pollinators. Talk to your landscape designer about creating a pollinator garden today.
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