Looking to add more life to your landscape? Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are drawn to diverse, layered plantings — and they repay the favor by boosting garden health.
Here’s how to roll out the welcome mat:
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Pick the Right Plants: Try native favorites like western bleeding heart, penstemon, and goldenrod.
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Go Organic: Skip the sprays and let your garden find its own balance.
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Add Color: Bright purples, oranges, and reds are especially attractive to pollinators.
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Include Herbs: Lavender, thyme, and mint are magnets for bees — and useful in the kitchen, too.
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Think Beyond Flowers: Pollinators need water, shelter, and overwintering sites just as much as nectar.
In Maple Valley’s mild, rainy climate, a pollinator-friendly garden isn’t hard to build — and once it’s going, it basically keeps itself buzzing.