Planting for pollinators

Herbs and medicinal plants

As well as being a good source of nutrition for humans, these kinds of plants are also great for pollinators. Coriander, mint, lavender, basil, sage, chives and oregano are just some of the varieties that flower in and out of the summer months, so they can support bees throughout the year – and you can use them in your cooking, too.

Rethink your lawn

Simple but effective, mowing your grass less can really help pollinators prosper, as can replacing grass with low-growing clover. Wildflower gardens and meadows can be planted as big or as small as you’d like and will provide much-needed nutrition.

Become a bee landlord!

Bee hotels are a great way to boost pollinator diversity in your garden as they can attract solitary species. Solitary bees lay their eggs in the hollow cavities, leaving a small supply of food for the larvae to eat. The larvae then hatch, pupate and emerge from the stems.