Native plants are vital for local pollinators
Native plants provide essential food and habitat for local pollinators, boosting biodiversity and helping combat declining insect populations crucial for global food and ecosystems.
Native plants are crucial for supporting local pollinators in gardens. These plants, like milkweed for monarch butterflies or bee balm for native bees, offer the specific nectar, pollen, and shelter that local insects need. Gardens with native species can attract up to three times more pollinators than those with exotic plants, as they are perfectly adapted to the local soil and climate.
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