Assessment results Answer givenOur advice Do you have native bunchgrasses?: None.Increase the amount of bunch grass in your yard. Many bees nest and overwinter at the base of these grasses. What is the main type of vegetation in the area you are evaluating (park, garden, yard, farm...)?: Mostly grassIncrease the number of flowering plants in your habitat. Think about using native plants. How much of the whole yard, park, farm or green space is garden space or wild/natural vegetation?: Some. Between 21-40%.Consider expanding your gardens and wild spaces and reducing your lawn. How much of the garden is planted with flowering annual or perennial plants (including shrubs, vegetables and trees)?: Not much (1-25%)Consider supplementing your garden with some native, pollinator friendly plants and converting some lawn! Are the flowering plants that you have pollinator friendly?: Some (25-50%)Considering adding more pollinator friendly plants. How many flowers in your garden bloom in spring?: 7-9Add 2 or 3 more kinds of spring flowers. How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?: 1-3Add 4-6 more types of summer flowers to support summer bees. Is there fresh, clean water always available with a perch that bees could stand on and drink?: NoConsider adding a water element. This can be as simple as a bowl with some rocks thrown in for bees to stand on while drinking. Score: 85 (out of a possible 210) Which garden or space are you describing?: Garden: gaylehenkin (Pennington, )How large is your yard?: 0.25acresAre there areas with bare ground and very few plants?: YesDoes the garden use herbicides?: No.Are pesticides used in the garden?: No
