Backyard Buzz
B EES
and
Butterflies
... and how to attract them
THERE HAS been plenty of buzz about bees, mostly due to the mysterious
global decline of the honeybee population. While the population of our native
pollinators is currently considered safe, disappearing habitats could be cause
for concern. Since more than 75% of our fruits, herbs and veggies require
help from pollinators, creating a welcome environment for our bees and
butterflies means a balanced ecosystem in your yard, and a bounty of food
from your garden.
Plant Nectar and
Pollen Rich Flowers
The most important steps for
attracting bees and butterflies. Choose
a succession of blooming annuals,
perennials and herbs so nectar and
pollen will be available throughout the
growing season. Also, include plants
like borage and milkweed that butterfly
larvae can feed on.