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Protect & Create Pollinator Habitat

Protect & Create Pollinator Habitat

A garden isn’t complete without bees, birds, and butterflies vibrantly buzzing among the blooming flowers. Our industrious heroes energize themselves on nectar while transferring pollen from blossom to blossom. This vital process allows the plants we depend on for food and air to thrive, sustaining the cycle of life.

Power up your garden with plants and practices that attract and nurture local bees, butterlies and other pollinators. By doing so, you save the day by enriching their habitat, which allows them to do their part in powering up our planet.

Tips to Support Pollinators

Here are some things you can do to make your yard and garden pollinator-friendly.

Plant a diverse garden
Plant a pollinator friendly garden that provides a diverse range of flowering plants that bloom through every season. Opt for planting for diversity in all seasons, considering food sources and shelter for both pollinators and wildlife. Consult your local nursery to help you choose a variety of flower shapes, sizes, and colors to attract different pollinators.
Avoid pesticides
Pesticides are harmful to bees and other pollinators. Use organic or natural pest control methods instead to protect your plants without posing a threat to pollinators. Avoid spraying even natural products when flowers are in bloom and pollinators are active.
Create nesting sites
Create nesting sites such as areas of bare ground for ground-nesting bees, or set up bee houses and insect hotels for solitary bees.
Provide water
Provide water such as a shallow water feature, like a birdbath or small pond with rocks or floating objects for pollinators to safely access water.
Enhance biodiversity
Protect, conserve, build and enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitats. Avoid premature removal of flowers, stems, and seed heads that provide a food source or habitat for wildlife. Avoid disturbing pollinator habitat during critical times in the life cycle.
Get expert help
Hire an ecoPRO or Certified Professional Horticulturists. These certified professionals can help you plan & select plants, design and maintain your pollinator space. as you protect and create habitat for our pollinator heros.

From the Blog

Learn how to help pollinators thrive from Washington state garden professionals.