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Attract Bees!
Did you know pollinators are responsible for one out of three bites of food you take in each day?
Pollinators are at a critical point in their own survival. Many reasons contribute to their recent decline. Read more below to find out how we can stop this!
A Pollinator Garden Should Incorporate:
- Use plants that provide nectar and pollen sources.
- Provide a water source.
- Be situated in sunny areas with wind breaks.
- Create large "Pollinator Targets" of native or non-invasive plants
- Establish continuous bloom throughout the growing season
- Eliminate or minimize the impact of pesticides.
Plants in the Nursery with Heavy Bee Activity:
​HEAVY ACTIVITY:
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Agastache
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Bottlebrush
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Crape Myrtle
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Gallardia
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Golden Dew Drop
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Heather
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Sweet Almond Bush
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Jatrophia
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Porterweed
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Powderpuff
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Salvia
OTHER PLANTS LISTED TO ATTRACT BEES:
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Black Eyed Susan
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Canna Lily
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Coral Honeysuckle
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Impatiens
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Nasturtiums
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Passion Flower
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Pentas
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Purple Coneflower
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Shrimp Plant
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Sunflowers
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Lantana
HERBS:
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Basil
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Mint
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Thyme
SHRUBS:
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Walter's Viburnum
TREES:
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Chaste Tree
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Sea Grape
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