Plants for pollinators – 9 of the best for a blooming garden

It is an easy way to create a garden that is beautiful and full of life. They are full of flowers that are friendly to pollinators, which makes them both a joy and a sanctuary for their beloved insects. 

Gardens can be used to increase biodiversity and aid local wildlife. It is important to choose plants that encourage butterflies, hoverflies, wasps, bees and other pollinators. We cater not only to them but also to all the birds that eat them and to the plants that need to be pollinated to set seeds and fruits.  

Many plants are great for pollinators and can be grown in our gardens. There are many great plants that can be used to attract pollinators, including flowers that attract honeybees and other flowers that attract butterflies. It all depends on the conditions of your garden. 

It’s important to provide habitats for pollinators, too. This can be done by plants, like planting wildflower meadows. But you may also want a bee hotel to house solitary and solitary honeybees, a pond where hoverflies can lay eggs, or a patch of weeds for caterpillars. 

It is important to remember that certain herbicides and pesticides can be very toxic when catering to pollinators. Pesticides should be avoided in order to have a garden that is sustainable. Some nurseries use pesticides that are systemic to the plants. This can cause problems for pollinators. It’s usually safer to grow from seed, if you can.  

By Becky Searle