Pollinator Gardens

Groups of unique and diverse workers spend all day keeping our world beautiful. They fly around preserving flowers, enhancing produce, and maintaining ecosystems. Who are they? Pollinators!

Bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, flies- and even bats- are vital to keeping our world alive. Without these pollinators, ecosystems across the globe would collapse. 75% of Earth’s flowering plants and 35% of food crops rely on the hard work of pollinators. Commercial development, pesticides, and climate change are among the biggest threats to our pollinator friends.

Give pollinators a safe home by building them a garden!

Pollinator gardens grow nectar and pollen-producing plants to help pollinating insects and birds thrive. To get started, discover which native plants are local to your area. Helpful online tools can help you begin, including tips for our pollinating neighbors in Florida.

Now, it’s time to set up your space. Choose a sunny spot that sees four to six hours of daily sunlight. Pollinator gardens don’t require an entire yard, and standard planting pots with drainage holes will do the trick. Choose plants that bloom in various seasons so your visitors have options year-round.

Don’t have a yard? You can still care for pollinators! These gardens can thrive on a balcony or window using small or hanging planters. There are plenty of resources for getting started with a mini garden.

Remember our important pollinating friends the next time you walk past beautiful flowers or eat fresh produce. Check out a short clip from NATURE, The Power of Pollinators, for a closer look into the lives of these helpful neighbors.

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