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Gardening for Insects
A friend mentioned wanting to attract beneficial insects, so I came up with this list of ideas.
The most popular with my pollinators are 'Autumn Joy' sedum, garlic chives, Shithouse Marigolds, and some version of mountain mint. Right now they're loving on the bergamot.
Other ideas ...
17 Plants That Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden
21 Best Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
21 Night Blooming Flowers For a Captivating Moon Garden
30 BEAUTIFUL HOST PLANTS FOR BUTTERFLIES
Attracting Bees to Your Garden
Bringing Butterflies to Your Garden
Flowers for Moths (United Kingdom, but these are widely available)
Beneficial Insects: How to Attract Good Bugs to Your Garden
List of Native Plants Good for Fireflies
Native Plants for Butterflies and Moths
Nurturing a Firefly Habitat Also Helps Restore Nature
PLANTS THAT ATTRACT BENEFICIAL INSECTS
To attract dragonflies and damselflies, consider starting with a container water garden or wildlife pond.
Attracting Dragonflies to Your Garden: A Complete Guide
Container water garden ideas: How to make a pond in a pot
Creating Garden Ponds for Wildlife
How to Create a Dragonfly Garden
How to Make a Wildlife Container Pond
The most popular with my pollinators are 'Autumn Joy' sedum, garlic chives, Shithouse Marigolds, and some version of mountain mint. Right now they're loving on the bergamot.
Other ideas ...
17 Plants That Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden
21 Best Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
21 Night Blooming Flowers For a Captivating Moon Garden
30 BEAUTIFUL HOST PLANTS FOR BUTTERFLIES
Attracting Bees to Your Garden
Bringing Butterflies to Your Garden
Flowers for Moths (United Kingdom, but these are widely available)
Beneficial Insects: How to Attract Good Bugs to Your Garden
List of Native Plants Good for Fireflies
Native Plants for Butterflies and Moths
Nurturing a Firefly Habitat Also Helps Restore Nature
PLANTS THAT ATTRACT BENEFICIAL INSECTS
To attract dragonflies and damselflies, consider starting with a container water garden or wildlife pond.
Attracting Dragonflies to Your Garden: A Complete Guide
Container water garden ideas: How to make a pond in a pot
Creating Garden Ponds for Wildlife
How to Create a Dragonfly Garden
How to Make a Wildlife Container Pond