Pollinator gardens are gaining traction as both a beautiful and sustainable way to grow. Often, these are native flowers that appeal to the local pollinator population, and they typically share a few common characteristics. They’re colorful, sweetly scented, and provide abundant nectar and pollen for the local population—and, lucky for us, colorful and sweetly scented blooms appeal to people just as much as they do pollinators.
If you want to grow a stunning and sustainable pollinator garden this summer, here are eleven professional gardener-approved plants to include in your lineup.
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- Ren Elizabeth is the founder of Eco-Friendly Homestead.
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