Create a garden that supports bees and other beneficial insects.
Pollinator friendly planting focuses on providing reliable flowers, shelter, and food sources that help insects thrive from early spring through to late autumn.
Pollinator-friendly plants turn ornamental planting into a reliable source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Mixing plants with overlapping flowering periods can keep a garden useful from early spring into autumn. Ireland’s long growing season allows gardens to support pollinators for much of the year when early, mid-season and late-flowering plants are combined. A varied planting of perennials, shrubs, herbs and climbers is more valuable than relying on a single short burst of flowers.