Habitat assessment by sarahamanda for 234 Elm Street Apt. 56B Springfield, IL 62701 USA

Assessment results

Answer given	Our advice
Are there areas with bare ground and very few plants?: No	Consider increasing the amount of bare ground. Ground nesting bees are more likely to nest where there is bare ground.
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.
Is your nest block near a landmark like a rock?: No	Move your nest block if it isn’t getting much use. Bees are more likely to find a nest block if there is a visual clue.
What is the main type of vegetation in the area you are evaluating (park, garden, yard, farm...)?: Mix of native and non-native plants	Increase the amount of native plants in your yard.
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 mulch is on the ground?: Everywhere.	Ground nesting bees can't dig through mulch. Consider leaving some areas simply bare ground.
Does the garden use herbicides?: Yes, but I have confirmed they are not toxic to bees.	Consider reducing your herbicide use.
How many different pollinator counts will your contribute this year?: Ten 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 for contributing!

Score: 155 (out of a possible 210)

Which garden or space are you describing?:

234 Elm Street Apt. 56B Springfield, IL 62701 USA

How large is your yard?:

766.00

square yards

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

How much of the garden is planted with flowering annual or perennial plants (including shrubs, vegetables and trees)?:

Most (more than 75%)

Are the flowering plants that you have pollinator friendly?:

Most (more than 75%)

How many flowers in your garden bloom in spring?:

10 or more

How many flowers in your garden bloom in fall?:

10 or more

How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?:

10 or more

Are flowers planted in clumps?:

Yes.

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

Yes

Are pesticides used in the garden?: