Boost Pollinator Populations with Sustainable Gardening Practices: A Complete Guide
Planning Your Pollinator Paradise: Laying the Groundwork Before planting a single seed, understand your site's conditions. Sunlight is crucial; most pollinators need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Soil type (sandy, clay, loam) significantly impacts plant choice and watering needs. Understanding your local climate—is it hot and dry, or cool and moist?—determines the types of plants that will thrive. Researching the pollinator species native to your area ensures you attract the most beneficial insects and birds....