This is my first year paying attention to [pollinators, and I am excited! My sunflowers are only about 8" tall so far, but the clover and fava beans are keeping things hopping. I have stopped mowing the grass, and minimized weeding. I have pulled back mulch added water stations, and planted a variety of nectar and habitat plants this spring. I have a small vegetable garden, some roses and grass in my backyard. The (very small) front yard is a mix of salvia, roses and some trees.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
13.00
square yards
Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:
Yes
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?:
Yes
Are there areas dead wood, brush piles or snags present?:
Yes
Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:
Yes
Are there bee nesting blocks?:
Yes
Does your nest block have less than 20 holes?:
Yes
Did you clean or replace your nest block in the last two years?:
Yes
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No