Landowners encouraged to support pollinators - Brownfield Ag News

Tree Trimmings for Pollinators

Instead of dragging branches to the curb as yard waste, stack them in a discreet location, such as behind a garage or shed to build a brush pile that will give pollinators some much-needed natural habitat. Providing natural nesting habitat is one of the most important and joyful things a gardener can do. Natural nesting features: protect pollinators and other beneficial insects… Source

Landowners encouraged to support pollinators - Brownfield Ag News

A horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension says it’s concerning that many species of pollinators are in decline. Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle says we rely on a wide variety of pollinator species. “One out of every three bites of food that we eat needs a pollinator to do that pollination process so that we get […] The post Landowners encouraged to support pollinators appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.