To Attract Pollinators, Plant This, Not That

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| Originally Published: July 25, 2016

To reap the benefits, you need to devote 5 to 10% of your overall landscape to attracting the insects and birds you want to frequent your yard. This is more than enough to help protect and replenish a garden.

Here are just a few easy-to-grow favorites to start introducing more beneficials to your yard. Of course, this is just a sampling. Do your research to find out what will grow well in your area of the state and what will look best in your garden.

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Queen Anne's Lace

Photo courtesy of Flickr user paldavsav

Queen Anne’s Lace is a favorite for ladybugs and lacewings, both of which are predators that help combat aphids. Honeybees also like Queen Anne’s lace.

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4 Comments

  1. Karina says:

    Where can one buy Queen Ann’s Lace? I have never seen them sold anywhere.

  2. Debora says:

    Thanks for the great information

  3. Lori crawford says:

    I have observed one little honey bee in my garden. I have tomatoes that are not producing because there are no pollinators coming to the flowers. Is this happening in other parts of East TN. I’m in the Knoxville area.

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