Why Does Pollination Matter to Us?
World-wide, roughly 1,000 of the 1,200 plant species grown for food, beverages, fibers, spices and medicines need to be pollinated by animals in order to produce the goods on which we depend. Food and beverages produced with the help of pollinators include apples, blueberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, peaches, pumpkins, vanilla and almonds, to name a few. In the United States, pollination by bees and other insects produce $40 billion worth of products annually. Today, insects are facing a rate of extinction unlike ever seen before because of sprayed insecticides, poisons and toxic man made chemicals. Without the insects our world will be out of balance.
Native Plants
When selecting the types of plants to update your landscaping with, plant native! Read the articles below on how to effectively update your flower beds–the butterflies will thank you!
Benefits of Using Native Plants
Landscaping with Native Plants
Creating an Insect & Pollinator Friendly Garden
For more information on how to create an insect friendly pollinator garden, check out the article below!
