To Bee or Not to Bee–The Importance of Pollinators

As we embrace the arrival of spring, it's the perfect moment to honor the often overlooked champions of our gardens: Pollinators. The hardworking insects, birds, and bats have a crucial role in our ecosystem, helping flowering plants reproduce by transferring pollen between flowers. However, their importance goes well beyond just growing plants; pollinators play a crucial role in the production of fruits, vegetables, and seeds, making them vital for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring food security. Creating a pollinator-friendly environment in our gardens not only fosters a vibrant ecosystem, but also enhances the beauty and productivity of our green spaces. By incorporating plants that attract and support pollinators, individuals of all ages can experience the beauty of a diverse garden and contribute to the well-being of these important creatures. By embracing the presence of pollinators in our gardens, we can create a thriving ecosystem that supports a diverse range of plant life. This is achieved through careful plant selection and the preservation of their natural habitats. Let's fully embrace the excitement and energy of pollinators, ensuring a garden that is vibrant and fruitful for many years to come! 

With its delightful fragrance and captivating blooms, Buddleia, commonly known as butterfly bush, has the power to attract a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. With its delightful fragrance and beautiful lavender-blue flowers, Nepeta, also known as catmint, is highly sought after by bees and other pollinators. The vibrant coneflowers, with their stunning daisy-like blooms in a delightful array of pink and purple shades, have an irresistible allure for bees and butterflies, thanks to their nectar-rich flowers. Planting Allium bulbs can add a touch of whimsy and culinary delight to your garden. These beautiful ornamental onions not only bring a touch of elegance to any garden, but also have the added benefit of attracting pollinators with their unique globe-shaped blooms. The Mallow Hibiscus is truly a sight to behold, with its stunning flowers in various shades of pink, red, and white. Not only is it a visual delight, but it also attracts bees and hummingbirds with its plentiful nectar. Finally, the vibrant Aster, with its abundant daisy-like flowers in various shades of blue, purple, and white, offers a delightful treat for bees and butterflies during the later part of the season.

Our Top Buddleia Selections: “All the Buzz”, “All the Blues”, Bicolor, The Butterfly Candy Collection, and Black Knight.

Our Top Nepeta (Catmint) Selections: Walker’s Low, Cat’s Meow, and Cat’s Pajamas

Our Top Lavender Selections: Grosso, Phenominal, Primavera, and Provence

Our Top Mallow Hibiscus Selections: Luna series – Pink Swirl, Red, and White