From the McDonald Garden Center Blog
Transforming your garden into a pollinator paradise is an exciting way to help the environment while making your outdoor space more beautiful and bountiful. Pollinators are crucial for our ecosystems, and with a few simple steps, you can create a welcoming haven for them right in your backyard. Here’s how to get started:
In our modern world, the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems have become vital considerations. When it comes to landscaping and gardening, one significant choice to make is between native plants and nativar plants. Native plants are plants that have existed in a specific region for thousands of years, while nativar plants are cultivated varieties that have been bred from native species.
Bees, the insect that consistently amazes us with their various abilities, are an integral part of our environment. As nature's tiny superheroes, bees work tirelessly to create wonders that amaze us all. From pollination to honey-making, there is much to discover about these creatures beyond that bottle of honey sitting next to your breakfast spread. Today, we're delving into the remarkable lives of these buzzing creatures to uncover the mysteries behind honey production, hive dynamics, and more.
It’s a Pollinator Palooza at McDonald Garden Center! This week, June 20th - 26th, 2022, is National Pollinator Week. This week is one of the most important of the year, as it supports our local pollinators and their ecosystems. This year, during our Pollinator Palooza event, we are rounding up the best of the best plants for our favorite pollinators. Check out these Top 10 pollinator-friendly plants to put in your garden!
We love seeing busy bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flitting about the garden center as they pollinate our vast collection of plants. It tells us that the warm weather is here to stay and sunny days are ahead of us! You too can have these famed garden visitors in your neck of the woods by placing the blooms, foliage, and products they love to eat and drink from in your garden.
