The article lists 20 plants ideal for attracting bees in the UK, highlighting their nectar-rich qualities and blooming seasons. These plants ensure a continuous food supply for bees while enhancing garden beauty.
Tag Archives: Pollinators
Wildlife Wonders in Dead Hedges and Walls
Dead hedges and walls are vital habitats for diverse wildlife, offering shelter and food. They support insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, fungi, and mosses, enhancing biodiversity in gardens and landscapes.
Top Strategies for Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden
To create a pollinator-friendly garden, plant diverse native flowers, avoid pesticides, provide water and shelter, include herbs, and cluster blooms. Educate others to foster more pollinator-supportive environments, enhancing ecosystem health.
The Versatile Uses of Lavender: Benefits and Types
Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant flowering plant with over 45 species, used for ornamental, culinary, and medicinal purposes. Its essential oil promotes relaxation, while it symbolizes calmness and is drought-resistant in landscaping.
Green Alkanet: A Gardener’s Guide
Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) is an invasive perennial plant favored in gardens for its blue flowers and ground cover. While appealing to clients, its rapid spread poses management challenges due to deep roots and difficult removal.
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