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Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. It is estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, birds and bats, and beetles and other insects.
During a flower visit, a pollinator may brush against the flower’s reproductive parts, unknowingly depositing pollen from a different flower. The plant then uses the pollen to produce a fruit or seed. Many plants cannot reproduce without pollen carried to them by foraging pollinators so it is a vital part of agriculture.
Planting flowers in
your garden can not only provide beauty, but can also be a veritable
smorgasbord for pollinators as they prefer a blooming buffet
of nectar rich flowers. There are many to choose from that are heat and drought tolerant, fast growing and colorful. Many bloom all year long here in
Southern California!
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The serenity of
sitting on your porch, or peering out your window and seeing the fluttering
creatures enjoying your garden cannot be underestimated. Suddenly your yard looks like the
illustration from your favorite picture book!
Choosing what flowers you plant can actually help create an ecosystem in your own yard. At Pacific Vista Landscape Services, we
are experts on all types of flowers and adding color to your garden. We
are dedicated to maintaining the beauty and value of your landscape!
Some of the best flowering plants to attract pollinators for Southern California can be found here: http://www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/plants-pollination/view-all
Dana, this was an interesting post about attracting pollinators to your garden. My husband and I just moved into a new home and are trying to work on the landscaping. The tip about using some lantana and bee balm and butterfly bush seems like a good idea. I will have to try some of those out.
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