A well-maintained commercial landscape isn’t just about curb appeal; it’s also an opportunity to support the environment and showcase your company’s other environmental goals. A growing number of businesses are creating pollinator-friendly landscapes that are both visually appealing and environmentally friendly. By choosing the right plants and layout, you can enhance your property’s appearance while supporting vital pollinator species like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. How can JFC Grounds Maintenance help you?
Why Pollinators Are Important
Pollinators play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Bees, butterflies, birds, and other insects help fertilize plants. Without pollinators, we’d see a drastic decline in the availability of fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants. Unfortunately, pollinator populations have been declining due to habitat loss and other factors. Commercial landscapes can be pollinator-friendly without sacrificing a beautiful and tidy landscape.
What Are the Benefits of a Pollinator-Friendly Landscape?
- Improved Aesthetics: Native flowering plants attract pollinators and add color, texture, and seasonal variety to your property.
- Eco-Friendly Branding: A business that visibly supports the local ecosystem can support its other environmental company goals.
- Low Maintenance Options: Many native plants that support pollinators are drought-resistant and require less frequent mowing, watering, and fertilizing.
- Increased Biodiversity: Creating a habitat for pollinators also attracts other beneficial insects and wildlife, resulting in a healthier ecosystem.
How Can You Make Your Property More Pollinator-Friendly?
Choose Native Plants
Native flowering plants are good for attracting local pollinators, as they provide them with the nectar and pollen they need. Use a variety of bloom shapes, sizes, and colors to attract a wide range of pollinators. In Maryland, popular plants like black-eyed Susans are also native!
Provide Shelter
Pollinators need to find safe spots to rest and nest. While you don’t want to leave clumps of grass or brush piles for pollinators to use, you can add trees and shrubs that offer shade and protection without taking away from the overall aesthetics of your property.
Incorporate Water Features
Pollinators need clean water to survive. A small birdbath or a simple water feature can provide hydration without disrupting your commercial landscape. Make sure the water source is regularly cleaned to avoid attracting mosquitoes.
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