Gardening for Pollinators
Gardens can serve as critical habitat for pollinators, particularly in urban environments where natural spaces are limited. By making a few minor adjustments to your garden clean-up practices, you can significantly improve conditions for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Below are some valuable resources outlining practical steps you can take to make your garden more pollinator-friendly.
Spring Garden Cleanup:
- For Pollinator's Sakes, Don't Spring Into Garden Cleanup Too Soon - Xerces Society
- Delay Garden Cleanup to Benefit Overwintering Insects - Penn State Extension
- Hold off on Spring Garden Cleanup! Pollinators Need that Debris - Monarch Joint Venture
- Pollinator-Friendly Spring Garden Cleanup - Vancouver Bee Project
Fall Garden Cleanup:
- Forget Fall Cleanup! Autumn Gardening Tips to Help Pollinators
- Put Down Those Pruners: Pollinators Need Your 'Garden Garbage!' - Xerces Society
- Fall Maintenance Tips for Pollinator Gardens - Scott Soil & Water Conservation District, Minnesota
- Fall Garden Care and Winter Preparation Checklist (see Beneficial Arthropods Section) - Montana State Extension
