Pollinator gardens are an important way to improve the pollinator ecosystem and add beauty to your yard.
While there are definitely some aspects of nature that you do not want to draw to your Durham, North Carolina home (such as mosquitos!), it can give you a good feeling to know your landscaping provides a home and resource for butterflies, birds, and the pollinators that need our protection.
At Garden Environments, we can design an area of your landscaping that is perfect for this objective. Pollinator gardens are an environmentally friendly way to approach landscaping that we are quite passionate about. They aren’t just appropriate for families who are growing a vegetable garden, but for anyone who enjoys watching insects labor away at their daily tasks and wants to help them thrive.
There are four aspects of pollinator gardens that are important. First of all, we use native plants because they will be the favorite of the native species of pollinators. The second aspect is using a variety of these plants because each type of pollinator has its own favorite source of nectar. We are also looking to achieve the third aspect, which is a variety of colors. This adds beauty for your enjoyment, while also being more successful for attracting pollinators. Finally, we show you how to maintain your pollinator gardens without the use of pesticides which would be harmful, even fatal, to the pollinators.
If you would like to know more about pollinator gardens or would like to discuss making this addition to your landscape design, reach out to us today to schedule a consultation.
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FAQs About Pollinator Gardens
If you’re looking for more ways to support the local ecosystem while enhancing your property’s curb appeal, a pollinator garden can be a fantastic option. Here at Garden Environments, we specialize in creating diverse landscapes with native plants, and our team would be delighted to help you create a gorgeous pollinator garden in your own yard. Below, we’ve responded to some frequently asked questions about pollinator gardens to help you decide if it’s time to give us a call.
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What are pollinator gardens?
Pollinator gardens are intentionally designed to attract and support local pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Pollinator gardens typically include a wide variety of native flowering plants and host plants that bloom at different times throughout the year to offer ongoing nourishment. These gardens are also kept free from any harmful pesticides or herbicides to maintain a clean and healthy environment for pollinators.
Will a pollinator garden attract pests or unwanted insects?
Pollinator gardens are designed to favor the most beneficial species in each region, so they shouldn’t necessarily attract unwanted pests. Furthermore, predatory insects within the habitat can help to keep unwanted insects and pests in check.
Are pollinator gardens high maintenance?
During the first few years, pollinator gardens will require some routine maintenance, such as watering, pulling weeds, and regularly pruning plants. However, once the pollinator garden becomes mature, they’re fairly low maintenance compared to traditional lawns or ornamental gardens.
When is the best time to plant pollinator gardens in this region?
We typically recommend planting pollinator gardens in the early spring or fall since the temperatures are mild and the soil tends to be moist. This can help the plants establish themselves before the more extreme weather conditions of summer heat or winter cold hit.
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At Garden Environments, we create pollinator gardens in the Triangle area of North Carolina, including Durham (including the Southpoint and Watts Hospital-Hillandale areas), Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, Creedmoor, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, and surrounding areas.