When you think of attracting more pollinators to your garden, do you think it will be more work? I’m happy to share that it’s not more work. In fact, I find pollinator gardens to be easier to care for than more traditional gardens.
Ditch Shredded Mulch If I even need mulch in my gardens, I opt for pine straw. It’s easier to use, there is less waste (no plastic bags) and it never smothers a plant or becomes so tight as to restrict air and water circulation in the soil.
“Forget” to Mulch Some Areas Did you know that we have about 500 species of bees in Ohio and many are ground nesting? To make them welcome in my garden I leave some soil exposed.