We all want to plant native species! There are many benefits to using native plants.Credit Diane Mitchell, Harford County Plant native when possible Learn more about Maryland's different regions and host plants for Maryland native bees.The variety of ecosystems in Maryland makes gardening a challenge and a delight! There are some plants that are common throughout all three regions, while others are found in only small pockets of the state.The three regions include the (1) western mountains with cooler temperatures and higher average elevations, (2) the rolling hills of the central Piedmont plateau, and (3) the warmer coastal plain. Maryland can be divided into three broad physiographic regions, each with unique features such as soil type, climate, precipitation, geology, and topography.Learn to tolerate some damage and control pests in natural ways. Do not use pesticides in your yard or garden.Consider a dish or birdbath, or even a small pond, and change the water every other day to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Add a water source in or near the pollinator garden.There are many alternatives like blazing star (Liatris spicata), New York ironweed ( Vernonia noveboracensis), and butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) to plant instead. Avoid planting invasive species like butterfly bush.See Additional Resources below for lists of host plants. Some pollinators and beneficial insects need the shelter provided by perennial plants growing in untilled areas, woody plant material such as unused firewood and dead branches, and undisturbed soil in areas that are not mowed or cultivated. Provide host plants in addition to nectar plants, and habitat for reproduction, life cycle completion, and winter shelter.You don’t need a large yard or budget.Eco-region variation in Maryland (mountain, Piedmont plateau, and coastal plain) should be considered when planting pollinator gardens.Construct pollinator gardens with a variety of colors, shapes, and heights of plants and include plants that flower throughout the growing season to provide nectar and pollen.Nature usually provides all that pollinators need we just need to stay out of the way and resist disturbing their natural environment. Pollinators need what every animal needs: food, shelter, water, and a place to raise a family.Gardens to support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
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