Bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles, what do these things have in common? They are all pollinators. Pollinators have a vital role in our world. Without them, we would not have food to eat or flowers to gift! Your garden needs pollinators to produce an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and flowers alike. Pollination is a process in which pollen moves from the male part of the flower to the female part of the flower. This cycle takes place when pollinators take charge and transfer pollen grains from bloom to bloom; this process can also happen from wind, water, and self pollination.

You might want to consider encouraging pollinators to make a visit to your property. Having a designated space around your land that grows things to attract pollinators can increase the success you have in your crops. On a larger scale, pollinator community gardens are a great addition to urban areas to increase the number of pollinators in cities. They are pleasing to the eye and paradise for your pollinators.

The saying “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” rings true when discussing pollinators. Pollinators should be appreciated! Providing them with an ideal habitat is an easy way to help them flourish.