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Blanketflower
Liatris
Provide
Shelter
Butterflies, bees
and other
pollinators need
shelter to hide
from predators,
protect them
from the
elements and
rear their young.
This can be as
simple as leaving a little pile of grass
cuttings in a corner, or a decomposing
log in a sunny place in the garden.
Artificial nesting boxes can also help
increase the population of pollinators
in your area. There are many colourful,
yet practical designs available, and
some of your local garden centres will
also stock mason bee cocoons to help
boost the bee population in your yard.
Provide Food and Water
A pollinator garden will provide pollen
and nectar, but consider adding special
feeders to help attract hummingbirds
and butterflies. Bees, birds and
butterflies also need water. Install a
Borage
water garden, a simple birdbath or a
catch basin for rain. Butterflies are
attracted to muddy puddles which
they will flock to for salts and nutrients
as well as water.
Go Organic
Many pesticides, even organic ones,
are toxic to bees and other beneficial
organisms. You can effectively control
most pests by keeping a close watch
on plants. When detected early, small
populations of insects can be simply
snipped or washed away with a strong
jet of water. If you do spray pesticides,
apply them carefully and selectively.
To protect pollinators, do not use
pesticides on open blossoms or when
bees or other pollinators are present.