Create a bee-friendly garden this spring and plant for pollinators!
Spring has arrived, and the garden has begun to burst into life. There is no better time to think about how your outdoor space can support the local wildlife. One of the simplest and most rewarding ways to do this is to plant for pollinators.
Bees, butterflies, and many other pollinating insects play a vital role in our ecosystem, but they need our help. The good news? Whether you have a large garden or just some window boxes, you can make a real difference.
Why you should plant for pollinators?
Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of many plants, including those that produce fruits and vegetables. Without them, our gardens and food supply would look very different.
By choosing the right plants, you can:
- Support biodiversity in your community
- Encourage healthier plant growth
- Enjoty a garden full of life, colour, and movement
Here are some of our recommended plants for pollinators:
Herbs
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Santolina (Cotton Lavender)
- Thyme
£4.49 each or 3 pots for £12
Trees
- Apples
- Cherries
- Crataegus (Hawthorn)
- Sorbus (Mountain Ash)
From £69.99
Shrubs
Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
Cornus (Dog Wood)
Mahonnia
Pieris
Perennials
- Achilllea millifolium
- Centaurea montana
- Geranium ‘Rozanne’
- Verbena bonariensis
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of our 3 for £15 perennials. Look out for the bee symbol on the labels.
Annuals
Antirrhinum (Snap dragons)
Bidens
Calendula (pot Marigolds)
Osteospermums (Sunny Ladies)
A few practical ways you can help the pollinators in your garden:
- Avoiding the use of pesticides
- Stop cutting the lawn so often, or even allow a patch to grow freely. You could even grow a small wildflower patch
- Leave out saucers of water
- Plant with pollinators in mind
- Build an insect hotel
If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you could build a wildlife pond.
