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How To Make A Pollinator Garden

And make sure your flowers bring all the butterflies and the bees to the yard.

by Samantha Darby

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Not only are they beautiful, but pollinator gardens are incredibly important. By supplying pollen and nectar to pollinators, you can help them survive and thrive and continue pollinating crops in your area for food.

The number one tip for a successful pollinator garden is to use native plants. There are tons of sources to find out what will thrive in your yard, and using native plants will provide nectar and shelter to native butterflies, bees, and birds.Shutterstock
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