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Attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden is easier than you think.
Flowers need to be pollinated before they can produce. Most plants would not be able to produce fruit or set seeds without flower pollination.
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Grow a variety of plants that will bloom at different times throughout the year. This will provide nonstop food for the pollinators.
Succession Planting
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Companion Planting
When you combine certain varieties of plants, they’ll not only attract pollinators but will protect each other by repelling pests and increasing plant productivity.
Many pesticides are extremely toxic to bees and other beneficial insects. Use natural options in the garden.
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Avoid Using Pesticides
Spent blooms should be deadheaded consistently so that the plant will continue to produce new flowers for the pollinators.
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Deadead Spent Flowers
Native plants have evolved along with native pollinators, and are 4 times more attractive to them, making these plants an important part of your garden.
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Grow Native Plants
Grouping flowers will attract more pollinators. The large cluster of blooming plants allows the pollinators to feed more efficiently.
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Grow Plants in Groups
Extra petals on double flowers have replaced the nectar and pollen-producing parts. Pollinators can get more nectar at one time with plants that have multiple florets.
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Avoid Double Flower Varieties
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