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Creating a Pollinator Garden with Wakefield BioChar

Created for New Gardener, Experienced Gardener and Master Gardeners & Pros.
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If you want to transform your garden into a pollinator paradise, we recommend adding a magic ingredient: biochar. This ancient carbon wonder doesn't just feed plants; it fights climate change, locking carbon away and supercharging your soil. So, it helps create a haven for bees, butterflies, and blooms alike.

Preparing your pollinator garden soil

Starting is simple:

  1. Mix Wakefield BioChar into your garden soil (try our biochar calculator to see how much you need).
  2. Then, keep the area moist for about 5 days before planting.
  3. Finally, plant your pollinators and watch them thrive!

The simple step of adding biochar nourishes the earth and invites a beautiful array of pollinators to your doorstep, turning your garden into a buzzing ecosystem. Not only does biochar boost plant health; it’s a commitment to a greener, more sustainable planet, one garden at a time.

Planting your pollinators

Looking for ideal plants and flowers to populate your pollinator garden? Here are some suggestions (corresponding to the numbers in the featured image above):

  1. Lavender - Fragrant, purple, a serene magnet for bees and butterflies.
  2. Salvia - Vibrant spires, irresistible to hummingbirds and bees, drought-tolerant.
  3. Echinacea (Coneflower) - Bold, nectar-rich, a resilient beacon for bees and butterflies.
  4. Sunflowers - Sky-high, joyful; bees adore them, birds feast on seeds.
  5. Foxglove - Majestic bell-shaped flowers, a fairy-tale draw for bees.
  6. Zinnias - Colorful, easy pollen access, bees and butterflies can't resist.
  7. Borage - Striking blue, nectar-packed starflowers, beloved by bees.
  8. Cosmos - Simple, delicate, breezy; bees and butterflies are frequent visitors.
  9. Milkweed - Monarch butterfly lifeline, blossoms offer sanctuary.
  10. Joe-Pye Weed - Lofty, butterfly beacon, majestic presence in any garden.

Start your pollinator garden now!

Why wait? The journey to a lush, pollinator-friendly garden begins with a scoop of biochar. It's your turn to play a part in this eco-friendly story. So, embrace the shift, enrich your garden, and let’s grow a brighter, blooming future together. Find Wakefield at your trusted retailer now and make your garden the talk of the town for its beauty and its sustainability.