In the Maryland, Delaware and DC region alone there are over 40 distinct species of bees. And let’s not forget bats, birds, butterflies, and other beneficial critters we depend on for pollination. What can we do to help them? The human race can’t survive without pollinators of all kinds. Pollinators make the world go round, make our food crops more robust and our flowers more beautiful. But did you know some flowers are more beneficial for them than others? It’s true, and here are some other things you should know:
Three Tips for Mid-Atlantic Gardeners
Finding the Perfect Plants for Pollinators
If you want to support native pollinators, and have a beautiful garden (yes, both are possible!) it’s important to plant the right flowers that bloom at the right time. Here are some ideal options for the coming months in the Mid-Atlantic region: May:CoreopsisWhite GayfeatherPhlox Sub ‘Emerald Blue’ June:FoamflowerBlack-Eyed SusanWoodland Sage July:EchinaceaCalamagrostis ‘Karl Forester’ Asclepias
Save the Pollinators with Homestead Gardens
The Mid-Atlantic’s premier independent garden center, Homestead Gardens, is just as committed to pollinators as you are! Entire sections of their stores feature Native Habitats, “Pollinator Cafes,” and areas dedicated to pollinator plants for Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC regions. If your goal is to provide food for your beloved pollinators all season long, check out Homestead Gardens’ Pollinator Palettes – monthly groups of plants specifically tailored toward native pollinators for that specific month, just like the ones listed above. Join Homestead’s Pollinator Club for 20% off all the plants in the Pollinator Palette series. And before you stop in, sign up for Homestead Gardens’ Rewards Program and get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more on anything in the store. Signing up for the Garden Rewards program is free and easy, and only requires a valid email address. What are you waiting for? Start planting to help your fabulous native pollinators today! They will appreciate it, and so will the planet. The above article was sponsored by Homestead Gardens. The information contained in this article may contain ads or advertorial opinions.
