Wild pollinators are in trouble because Ireland’s landscape does not currently provide enough food for them or enough safe nesting sites. These plants in turn provide important food, including fruits and seeds, for our wild mammals and birds, while also providing them with shelter. Pollinator friendly beddingBegonias, Petunias and Busy Lizzies don’t provide food for pollinators. Plant native flowering treesWillow, Hawthorn, and Blackthorn flowers provide important food for pollinators. By taking simple steps in your garden, you will help provide much-needed food and shelter for our pollinating insects, while creating a beautiful, colourful garden.

Source: Irish Examiner May 19, 2021 16:54 UTC