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6/3/2026

Native Pollinators for the Home Garden: Which Plants to Grow and How to Build a Season-Long Feeding Ground

You do not need a big yard to support pollinators. You need the right plants planted in the right sequence. This guide covers which native plants work in Zone 7a, how to arrange them for continuous bloom, and how to set up even a small space as a feeding ground for wild bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.