Simple Guide to Pollinator Plants | Ask This Old House

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In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada teaches host Kevin O’Connor the basics of pollinator plants and the role they play for these critical insects and birds. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor and Jenn Nawada take a road trip to a local nursery to discuss pollinator plants. After explaining that every plant that flowers is technically a pollinator plant, Jenn shows Kevin some of her favorite varieties. The two discuss some early season, mid season, and late season pollinator plants, as well as the importance of these plants as a source of food for critical pollinators. Where to find it? Jenn and Kevin head to the garden center to discuss pollinator plants and how to create a pollinator garden at home. Pollinator Plants are flowering perennials, annuals, or shrubs that provide nectar and pollen essential for a flourishing pollinator population, which allows for crops and flowers to continue producing seeds and fruits via insect pollination. Pollinators include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other insects beneficial to gardens. Jenn shares her tips for creating a pollinator garden: - Planting only a few pollinator plants here and there will not make a noticeable difference. Jenn recommends planting multiples of each pollinating plant and grouping them together. - Try to pick annual perennials that come back each year to keep maintenance to a minimum. This will also keep bees and birds comi

Published 2023-04-16 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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