Plan a Pollinator Garden (How-to)

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Attracting pollinators to your garden can benefit many of the plants. There are more pollinators than honey bees and developing a plan for a pollinator garden can increase the number of garden pollinators. Gardener Scott discusses the many factors for how to attract insects and animals that pollinate plants. (Video #241)
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@rhodaneader9008 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this.

@brightantwerp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful information.

@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын

YES I'm stalking your channel Gardener Scott ☺️😁 and taking TONS of notes

@zacharysimon2952 3 жыл бұрын

Last year was the first time I planted flowers in my garden, and I am hooked. I never had aphid problems in my garden because I always had lady beetles, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and other predators. I’m making sure to devote some space to flowers again this year, and probably into the future!

@asirzaki9522 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, this was a really good video. I learned a lot in just 20 minutes, so thanks for sharing this!

@stevefromthegarden1135 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice on building it up over time. Give yourself time to see what works.

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

You can't beat bringing insects into the garden. the wider the variety of wildlife and more diverse it is the better for the garden and pests are always dealt with. Great video Mate

@growshakephil 3 жыл бұрын

I love standing out in the snow and imagining my garden in early July. We’re a rare breed, aren’t we?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

That's one of the things that makes us special people. :)

@Gkrissy 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful content. I realize I need to grow more volume of flowers like Gardner Scott suggested 3x3 of yellow flowers. I also need to grow more herbs near my veggies to get rid of squash vine borers. I mainly did dill last year but expansion of lavender zinnia, bee monarda is needed.

@mysuburbanadventures9241 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always thanks

@ginajust-me2445 3 жыл бұрын

We started yesterday. In Missouri southern getting things ready and Friday also had 4 yards compost delivered.

@capicuaaa 2 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video. I've seen about all the videos on pollinator gardens up on KZfaq. This one is incredibly detailed! Love it.

@mrmudcatslim1004 3 жыл бұрын

I grew a Black and Blue Salvia. I did not know it would take over. The hummingbirds loved it. If I do another, I think I will grow it in a bottomless tub, and maybe divide as it out grows it’s space.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine my garden without Salvia. I like the idea of growing in a tub.

@jodyk4949 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for mentioning the pesticides on the plants of some nursery’s. Your tips and videos have been so helpful. I’m looking forward my first pollinator garden.

@ejfishes7610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, this was very helpful!

@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115 3 жыл бұрын

Just love how you touch base with pollinators to their predators. Full ⭕️. This is my first year planting mammoth sunflowers 🌻 camomile and wild flowers. Many hiding places for both in my garden sanctuary 💖

@thenaturalhuman9568 Жыл бұрын

Butterflies love marigolds from what I can tell

@GardenJensJourney 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I am glad you emphasized that you need to grow "extra" to feed the pollinators, as well as yourself. So important.

@adronlamb9334 3 жыл бұрын

I planted a box of Zinnias from the American Seed Dollar Tree box last season, I had all different kinds of Zinnias all season from just pouring one box on the ground. Been using their vegetable seeds for years

@basicbaroque 3 жыл бұрын

Hummingbirds eat a lot of mosquitoes too, so attracting them to your garden can help in pest control. Thanks for this video! Really great tips, and I didn't even think of some of these points.

@Gkrissy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip because I definitely could use mosquito control in the summer. I plan to grow a lot more plants that attract hummingbirds I saw a few in my garden last year

@tennesseenana4838 2 жыл бұрын

Also add a hummingbird feeder or two with plain sugar water in it - 1 cup of water mixed with 1/4 cup of regular table sugar. That will attract them and then they'll find your flowers and mosquitoes.

@AndYourLittleDog 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Finally flowers!!!!

@michaelmarchione3408 3 жыл бұрын

This video goes great with the companion garden book I'm getting tomorrow for my birthday. You held up flower packets that except for one, I had bought already. My research must be on the same page as you. Now I feel better that I bought the right flower seeds.

@katierobinson5464 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. I appreciated the reminder that we don't need to get everything done the very first year. Sometimes I forget that gardening is iterative and not a process of immediate gratification and success!

@heidiclark6612 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love those pollinators! I agree on building an area or garden over time! It is so much work building from scratch. It makes me tired just thinking about all the work ahead of me. I am starting another variety of milkweed this year. plant it and they will come? That will make three varieties I will have.I am always excited to see good insects in my garden

@carladelagnomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me. I had kind of lost track or my pollinator plantings for the coming season's garden.

@dylnthmsn420 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the dollar store seeds! I just went ham!

@KAgill123 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video! This has helped me so much. Hearing detailed strategy and what to consider when growing a pollinator garden. Many people just share names of plants, but you took it a step further here and gave great detail. Thank you!

@yangsu2235 3 жыл бұрын

You are right on mixture of seeds. plants once love the spot, then they take over the whole garden.

@shadyman6346 3 жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott, I really appreciate these info heavy videos! No kidding, the garden is the ONLY hobby that can rip me from today’s political craziness. Sunflowers really bring the bees!! Oddly enough, I noticed they are also attracted to coffee grounds. Anyone ever noticed that?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've seen bees attracted to many things, including wet logs, but I haven't noticed the coffee ground attraction. I'll look for it.

@LileCremeans 3 жыл бұрын

Talking about specific or picky pollinators, the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars will only eat on pawpaw (asimina triloba) leaves. Fortunately, I have 6 Pawpaw trees next to my garden. 🙂 And pawpaw trees are primarily pollinated by flies; which is why the trees are also close to my compost bin. Gotta coordinate!

@glenndavie5430 3 жыл бұрын

I love to plant red Salvia in my garden to attract Hummingbirds; great pollinators. Also Butterfly Weed.

@jsuria1966 3 жыл бұрын

Great Information , most of them I am practicing in my garden .Now more clear and need to add few more type of plants . Thanks Scott 🐝🐝

@lar113 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never thought of giving the pollinators a place to hide. My pollinator gardens are 3 times the space of my vegetable garden. I need to start planning sanctuaries for the pollinators. I have Common Milkweed growing for the Monarchs, but that plant really spreads. This year, I am going to start switching out the milkweed with Butterfly Weed for the Monarchs, easier to manage the plants. Thank you for the video.

@AutoDudes 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, I just found your channel because my 6 year old daughter wants to plant vegetables and flowers. I was going to start with one raised bed. Now we’re going to go with 3-4. Thanks Scott! Very informative!

@crochetingaroundnewzealand 2 жыл бұрын

I've always planted flowers in my vege garden and vice versa. Makes it pretty but attracts the bees etc. I also leave out water for the bees to drink. I want to make a ladybug house to encourage them more

@trishmahaney2112 3 жыл бұрын

Your garden fountain looks beautiful! I went back to that video and ordered the solar fountain. I'm looking forward to putting one in this spring. thank you!

@marycampbell4160 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea I did the same thing purchased many seeds to plant in the garden!!

@lindadavidson2237 3 жыл бұрын

I've always grown for pollinators and just branched out to food production last year. Agree on everything you said. Also, many flowers will rebloom if deadheaded regularly, extending the bloom season. Thanks!

@carole6779 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Snow here also. This is one of my FAVORITE topics. Variety and diversity is definitely key. I have native thistle seeds to plant and I agree that the role of native grasses has been underappreciated. Prairie Moon Nursery is a terrific resource. In my mind, this discussion could go on for hours, but you summed it up nicely. Excellent overview. Thanks again! 😄 🐛 🦋 🐝 🌻

@SpiceyKy 3 жыл бұрын

On it. My favorite is marigolds!

@JamesColeman1 3 жыл бұрын

How about a video on plants and flowers that can break up hard soils?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion. Thanks.

@amothinisengard6505 3 жыл бұрын

Impeccable timing, I started planning just last week!! Thank you for another excellent video, I hope it inspires many gardeners to start their own pollinator gardens

@homesteadinglee2067 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video, and good information, I do plant many flowers in my garden but this year and from now on I am taking my gardening and homesteading to the extreme. so I will definitely be using this knowledge you have given in my future. thank you gardener Scott

@bonnieclyne5618 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information in this video, especially for us beginners! Thanks so much for giving us this great guidance for our new gardens! Have a wonderful day, Gardener Scott, and everyone. Greetings from central Florida.

@juliepizzolato1911 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea about monarchs' diet...Thankyou again! From North Idaho zone 6a 💚🌻🌿

@indianajones7580 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir Scott, this is the one I've been missing on our garden. My seeds and pollinator garden spot are ready 🙂 Looking forward to put them on the ground soon.

@russianagent9175 3 жыл бұрын

I got wildflower mix from dollar tree and ended up with nutsedge, bind weed, and moon flowers. That stuff sucks

@johnjude2685 3 жыл бұрын

Today I did rope and mark my boarded and next time out going to measure the area to tilt and make off my garden. I also having a couple bins to raise worms for the benifits and bury garden waste.A win win win

@martindohnal7154 3 жыл бұрын

👌Great information. It's funny I just cleared space for my pollinators garden this week and realised I don't know much about flowers at all. Time to get researching. Just to mention, I found that letting some of my veggies go to seed attracted a lot of pollinators last year so planning to repeat that as well this year. Pretty sure a lot of plants will bolt on me anyways 😁

@denisemiller8620 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks for the reminder to plan for "living quarters" for the pollenators.

@monikasturm2575 2 жыл бұрын

My local Dollar Tree stores have those seed boxes for a buck and a quarter.

@TJtheHAWK 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to find something that attracts predators of squash borers. They are the bane of my garden every year.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Predatory wasps can be attracted by herbs like dill, fennel, rosemary, lavender, and mint.

@sbffsbrarbrr 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video. You've definitely encouraged me to start planning a pollinator garden! And I appreciate that you cautioned against the packets of wildflower seeds. While it seems like a great idea for variety, many of the plants will become invasive and many others re seed prolifically. I made that mistake once in a previous home and am glad it's someone else's issue to deal with now. Much better to be selective, know what you are planting and how each plant will perform.

@dogslobbergardens6606 3 жыл бұрын

Y'know that hot sauce commercial where they say "I put that **** on everything"? That's how I feel about pollinator-attracting plants... I put some everywhere I can.

@ritalr15 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 plants of Mexican Heather and the bees love them. They flower year round. So when they are at the store I am buying more for my backyard garden.

@martinasantamaria 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your videos... from Italy!!

@33rcarley90 3 жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott when can we expect a full garden tour video?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

I have it planned when the snow melts and plants begin to grow again.

@33rcarley90 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Cant wait 😁

@altanic5855 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, Mr. Scott. I love your appreciation for the ecosystem! Could you go into planting natives a little more? I want to grow some swamp Milkweed, and Pokeberry! Some of the natives have more specific germination requirements, too. I would love to get your perspective on growing natives.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am planning more videos on native plants as I grow them and plant in my landscape. I've mentioned some of the germination and planning requirements in other videos, but a native-specific video is coming.

@altanic5855 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott I look forward to it. Your knowledge is very valuable. Thank you for what you do.

@yvencia1150 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 🙂

@59vaughn 3 жыл бұрын

Eye-openingly informative.....much appreciate these tid-bits......hope to pass on good gardening habits....thank you.....

@user-nq9gz4xf7f 3 жыл бұрын

I was a pollinator when i was young but now i am more just watching the birds and the bees in action😊

@ritalr15 3 жыл бұрын

Also the Lantana is a butterfly attractor. Mine are blooming and the butterflies are there all day.

@stephenluna7932 3 жыл бұрын

When you mention rock piles what size of rocks and how high/wide?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

The rocks can be single boulders or groups of stones around a water feature. The piles of twigs can be a few feet across.

@dwaynewladyka577 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful and informative. Cheers!

@Ncantes 3 жыл бұрын

Great advise. Just came across your channel and I am digging it “ yea bad pun”. Question where do you live? Growing zone I mean.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm in Colorado, Zone 5b.

@grizzly3956 3 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering, would Queen Anne's Lace work for the swallowtails since it is a carrot ancestor? I would think yes but I'm not a bug lol

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Queen Anne's Lace is a great plant to grow to attract pollinators.

@floridawaran5127 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos,it’s so useful.thanks 🥰🥰

@miamited69 3 жыл бұрын

How close do the flowers need to be to the food fruits and vegetables? can the flowers be in the front yard and the food plants be in the back?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

They can be a few hundred feet apart with no problems.

@miamited69 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Thank you for the fast response. Love your videos.

@carriekimble2994 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gardener Scott. Finally got my homework caught up enough that I can get back to watching videos. I liked the single seed challenge video with the other Scott. My question for this video Is can a person plant too many blooming flowers? I'm wondering if I go overboard with flowers, can that deter the pollination of vegetable plants? Next, I know you touched on this in your video, but how do I decide the placement of the largest flower bed? I'm asking this because I have 3 locations that I am putting in raised beds. 1 on each side of the house and one behind. I have chosen spots that are full sun. Thank you, by the way, I just don't know what to do with my flowers.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

It's very hard to have too many flowers. While some insects specialize in pollination, most will fly between flowers, so the more flowers you have the better chance they'll pollinate vegetables. Place your bed where you can take care of it and plant what you want. The insects will find your other plants.

@roccoconte2960 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit i thought you going to talk about bees , i raise mason bees every year and i think they help i love to see them hatch out in may and see them fly around for a couple of weeks.

@MegaGingahNinja 3 жыл бұрын

what are your thoughts on a dozen small containers all planted with flowers, planted early in a high tunnel, then moved outside once its actually warm enough outside? I'm trying to make better use of the raised bed space inside the high tunnel for the vegetables that I want to eat but I also recognize the necessity of the pollinators. Any advice?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Many perennials can be started early and can handle some cool weather. Add some flowers while you're starting your veggies.

@lisaspics1127 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. Where would I get a seed catalog for flowers that are native to my area?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Check with a local nursery and see if they produce one or have a recommendation.

@maryglidden2943 3 жыл бұрын

I bought butterfly weed and Joe pye weed seedfor my garden which someone said the joe pye was good for pollinators.It does sound like these may be a bit hard to get started from seed ?

@InTheGardenAgain 3 жыл бұрын

I think y garden last year suffered because I didn’t give pollinators a thought when I planned it all out.

@marranewman2224 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy growing Cat Mint on the edges of the garden for the pollinators and the cats.

@ddan444 2 жыл бұрын

12:34 13:10

@IsabelleIsabelle01 3 жыл бұрын

I have no bees around my house. Is it futile to plant flowers that attract bees ?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's futile. There are many other beneficial insects and you might end up attracting bees when they find your flowers.

@IsabelleIsabelle01 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Thank you very much

@mancavegamingandgardening9901 3 жыл бұрын

Scott, do you live within a half mile of an open water source? Would love to see a video of you putting up a bat house

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have open water for many miles around, but I am planning on a bat house after I finish more water features and add more plants. I installed a bat house at the school garden and it was fun.

@ttb1513 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Stirs my previous thoughts of wanting to attract owls, for mole/vole/mouse control.

@LightRenowned 2 жыл бұрын

How can I get a catalog?

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Many online seed companies offer free catalogs. Look for a link on seed sites.

@BillyJones-mf3ev 3 жыл бұрын

But don't the caterpillars eat your veggies, like dill, fennel etc? I wouldn't want that. My garden is too small to share with them. I have 3 raised beds, garden for one, and I plant as big of a variety as possible so there's never any more than 5 or 6 of any one type of plant. A few nearly hatched caterpillars can eat through in no time.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

The caterpillars have preferred foods and they may be vegetables. I plant dill and fennel and similar plants for the caterpillars to eat while planting similar plants in other areas that I work to keep caterpillars off. It is more difficult to do in a small garden and does become a decision between some pollinators vs. a good harvest.

@danbolton3180 2 жыл бұрын

Thistles are very invasive in our maritime region. They are so invasive that the county sends out crews to eradicate thistles throughout the county. I've spent years making my yard pollinator and wildlife friendly. I even let known pest proliferate because they feed our predatory insect population, but thistles are a step too far for me.