plants for pollinators - Page 3 of 4 - Fine Gardening
-
DesignGardening for Pollinators on Staten Island
Today’s photos are from Virginia Sherry, who is the founder of the Native Plant Society of Staten Island. I am writing from Staten Island, New York, to share photos of…
-
ArticleGrowing a Butterfly Garden in Southern California
Most of Southern California is on the western monarch butterfly migration path and is home to a number of other fascinating butterflies that are ecologically significant pollinators. At a time…
-
Design6 Beautiful Pollinator Container-Garden Designs
Over the last few decades, gardeners and the general public have become increasingly aware of the importance of supporting pollinators. These hardworking creatures are under threat due to habitat loss…
-
DesignStunning Prairie Natives for the Southern Plains
Many of our favorite ornamental flowers originated from the vast prairies of the Great Plains. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zones 3–9), lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata, Zones 4–9), and butterfly weed…
-
DesignSpectacular Salvias for the South
Salvias (Salvia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11) are one of the most versatile genera of plants for gardeners. Flowers can range from beautiful blue to red, pink, white, coral, and…
-
DesignStephanie’s Favorite Pollinators
Today we’re heading to Averill Park, New York, with Stephanie Stewart. These are shots of some of my favorite pollinators. The hummingbirds are attracted to salvia (Salvia guaranitica, Zone 7–10…
-
How-ToSupporting Native Bees in the Mid-Atlantic
Recently I spoke with Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial, an ecological consulting company based in Bronxville, New York, who is the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on…
-
ArticlePlants to Support Native Bees in the Southern Plains
Bees are responsible for pollinating 80% of the world’s plants, including one-third of the food on our plates and many of the ornamental plants in our gardens. While European honeybees…
-
DesignNative Plants for Southern California Pollinators
Winter is a great time to add new plants to your garden, and what better to add than California natives? California natives have evolved with our local weather conditions, soil,…
-
DesignLibby’s Butterfly Garden in South Carolina
Today we're visiting Libby Breitenbaugh’s butterfly garden in Irmo, South Carolina (Zone 8). I have been gardening for over 30 years. Gardening brings me so much pleasure. I started my…
Fine Gardening Magazine
