Keep Pollinators Happy

Pollinators are such a significant part of our natural world, and it’s important that we act quickly to keep them happy in our garden. It is thought that around 4/5 of the wildflowers in Europe require pollinators to reproduce, and ultimately, our natural ecosystems are relying heavily on them. This means that we need to keep our pollinators healthy and help increase their numbers in our gardens. The garden is one of the best homes for pollinators due to the variety of flowers and plants that are available, but there may be more that we can do.

Encouraging pollinators in your garden

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The simplest way to encourage pollinators to visit your garden is to plant nectar-rich and fragrant plants to attract them. Each season is important for pollinators in its own right: Spring: planting options that will bloom early in the season like Crocuses, Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrops), and Alliums will provide much-needed posthibernation food.

Summer: This is when you will see the highest number of pollinators in the garden. Buddleja davidii, Echinops ritro and Monarda are fantastic sources of nectar, and the longer days allow more time for foraging.

Autumn: Anemone hupehensis, Helianthus, and Elaeagnus are ideal for fuelling pollinators through hibernation.

Winter: In the cold months, plants are just as important for pollinators because of the shelter they offer. Clematis cirrhosa, Helleborus, and Sarcococca confusa can be left during the winter for the pollinators.

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Offer a constant source of water for pollinators to help them keep their bodies healthy and functioning.

Don’t spray any open flowers with pesticides, as this can have harmful effects on pollinators. Avoid cutting your lawn as often as you may have previously. A longer, more ‘meadow-like’ lawn can be helpful to pollinators, as certain weeds that grow (including dandelions and ground ivy) will benefit the bees.

Placing nesting opportunities for pollinators in your garden will protect them from predators, allow the next generation of pollinators to develop, and give them shelter.

Beautiful and sustainable habitats

Bee B&B Measures (approx.): 25cm x 24cm x 9.5cm

This product is a slightly larger bee and wasp house that can be set up anywhere in the garden. The hollow bamboo B&B has a painted roof and is made with certified sustainable timber.

Insect home Measures (approx.): 9cm x 28cm x 29cm

This product is painted with low voc paint and made with certified sustainable timber. It has a 6mm mesh to protect against predatory ladybirds.

Insect hotel Measures (approx.): 9cm x 28cm x 40cm

This product is designed with a section that enables leaf litter to be added in for extra shelter for insects. Made with certified sustainable timber, it also prevents access by predatory ladybirds.

Solitary bee and wasp house

Measures (approx.): 8cm x 8cm x 25cm

This product has been created using hollow bamboo and drilled wood and features a low voc painted roof. It is ideal for attracting solitary bees and wasps into your garden.