By planting flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, you'll ensure that your yard stays a haven for local wildlife and all the benefits it provides. Here, landscape and gardening experts share 14 blooms that are both beautiful and bee-friendly. 🐝
"If we had to all just wait around for the wind to meticulously pollinate plants, we'd be waiting forever! Nobody would eat," says Ashlie Thomas ofSo even if bees aren't your favorite critters, it's important to create a refuge for them so they can continue to do the important work of pollinating the plants that make our world go 'round.
. Instead, feed the bees what they love most: flowers! The vibrant colors and signature scents of flowers will quickly attract bees looking to feed on their sweet nectar.This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features., as certain ones are more appealing to some critters than others.
That means looking for blooms in lots of eye-catching colors: Thomas notes that hummingbirds love red blooms, for example, while Yost says that many bees are all about blues. It's also wise to plant flowers that will bloom at different times of the year, ensuring that your local pollinators will have something to snack on from spring till fall.
Finally, whatever you plant should be able to thrive in your particular area. Make sure a flower is a fit for your before you put it in the ground and isn't considered invasive in your region. Native flowers will almost always be best for your native wildlife. Here, we're sharing 14 blooms that our gardening experts adore for bringing the bees to the yard. Choose a few from each color category for a dynamic garden that'll look just as appealing to pollinators as they will to your guests.
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