Habitat assessment by Cea562 for 290 Mooreborough Dr, Bowling Green KY

Assessment results

Answer given	Our advice
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?: No	Set aside some areas for no tilling, plowing or turning over. Ground nesting bees nest anywhere from the top inches to several feet below the surface. Reducing disturbance allows those bees to survive to the next year.
Do you have native bunchgrasses?: One smaller area.	Increase the amount of bunch grass in your yard. Many bees nest and overwinter at the base of these grasses.
Are there bee nesting blocks?: No	Supplement your habitats with nest blocks. Learn how to build them here.
What is the main type of vegetation in the area you are evaluating (park, garden, yard, farm...)?: Mostly non-native plants including vegetables	Shift some of your non-native plants to natives.
How much of the whole yard, park, farm or green space is garden space or wild/natural vegetation?: A little. Between 5-20%.	Add a new garden or expand your current garden space. Every little bit helps.
How much of the garden is planted with flowering annual or perennial plants (including shrubs, vegetables and trees)?: Some (25-50%)	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 fall?: 1-3	Add 4-6 more fall flowers to support fall bees.
How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?: 7-9	Add 1-2 more types of summer flowers to support summer bees.
Are flowers planted in clumps?: No.	Consider planting flowers in clumps. Bees are more likely to be attracted to larger patches of flowers of the same type.
How much mulch is on the ground?: Everywhere.	Ground nesting bees can't dig through mulch. Consider leaving some areas simply bare ground.
How many different pollinator counts will your contribute this year?: Five or more.	We'd love to see pollinator counts from any of the plants in your garden as many times as you can contribute. Thanks!
What time of day are pesticides applied?: Pesticides are sometimes used during the day	Reduce your pesticide use and consider spraying only at night.
Is pesticide use avoided when flowers are in bloom?: Pesticides are sometime used while flowers are blooming	Consider spraying pesticides only when flowers are not in bloom.

Score: 115 (out of a possible 210)

Which garden or space are you describing?:

290 Mooreborough Dr, Bowling Green KY

How large is your yard?:

3.00

square yards

Are there areas with bare ground and very few plants?:

Yes

Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:

Yes

Are there areas dead wood, brush piles or snags present?:

Yes

Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:

Yes

How many flowers in your garden bloom in spring?:

10 or more

Is there fresh, clean water always available with a perch that bees could stand on and drink?:

Yes

If you use pesticides, do you avoid using neonicotinoid pesticides?:

Yes. I have checked that the pesticides we have do not include neonicotinoids.

Does the garden use herbicides?:

No.

Are pesticides used in the garden?:

Yes

Is the drift of pesticides controlled?:

Pesticide drift is controlled.