Flowering herbs for pollinators: here’s what to look for

25.06.2024 20:00

Some herbs can help attract pollinators to your garden.

This is extremely beneficial for plants.

What are the benefits of herbs for your garden

Fragrant herbs attract many types of pollinators with their smell and appearance. For example, bees, bumblebees.

Thanks to pollinators, your harvest will be larger.

What plants to grow to attract pollinators to the garden

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All types of mint attract pollinators to the garden.

This is a hardy plant that does not require special care or conditions for growth.

Mint flowers and the plant's aroma attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects to the garden.

Since mint grows quickly, grow the plant in separate areas where it can't get out of control.

An aromatic herb like sage can also help attract pollinators to the garden.

The gray leaves of the plant will decorate your flower beds and fill the garden with a pleasant aroma.

Bumblebees, bees and other insects fly into the garden with purple garlic flowers.

Therefore, flowering garlic is also a good option for your garden.

Thyme also has a pleasant aroma and flowers for beneficial pollinating insects.

Flowers can be either white or pink. The flowering period of the plant is long.

Thyme tolerates drought and hot weather well and does not require special care.

Previously, we told you how to grow apricots.
 

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource