Pollinator Friendly Gardens

As spring blooms across Central Ohio, it’s the perfect time to consider how your landscape can do more than just look beautiful – it can help sustain the local ecosystem. One of the simplest and most impactful ways to do that? Create a pollinator-friendly garden.

What Does Pollinator-Friendly Mean?

A pollinator-friendly garden supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators by offering nectar-rich plants, shelter, and a pesticide-free environment. These gardens bloom throughout the growing season and play a vital role in helping pollinators thrive.

What Are Pollinator Gardens?

Pollinators are facing serious threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. In fact, some native bee populations and butterfly species are in sharp decline. But there’s good news: even a small garden or a few thoughtfully chosen plants in containers can make a difference.

By planting with pollinators in mind, you’re not just helping wildlife—you’re also encouraging more blooms in your own yard and supporting healthier, more productive gardens and ecosystems.

Here are some easy, low-maintenance pollinator plants to get started with!

Purple Coneflower

• Why we love it: A native perennial that’s drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.

• Bloom time: Summer to early fall

Bee Balm

• Why we love it: Bright, showy blooms that attract bees and hummingbirds.

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Black Eyed Susan

• Why we love it: A cheerful classic that’s easy to grow and a favorite of native bees.

• Bloom time: Summer to fall

Lavendar

• Why we love it: Fragrant, elegant, and beloved by bees, especially bumblebees.

• Bloom time: Late spring to midsummer, sometimes reblooming in fall 

Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is a beautiful way to give back to nature while enjoying a thriving, colorful outdoor space. Whether you’re planning a complete landscape makeover or just want to add a few bee-loved blooms to your garden beds, every plant counts.

Need help designing a pollinator paradise that’s tailored to your space? Our team specialized in eco-friendly, high-end landscaping that blends beauty with biodiversity.