To bring more life into the garden, native plants are the most effective choice for supporting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The municipality's Garden Rangers explain why these plants are often the best option.
Not every flower is equally attractive to insects; flower color and shape play a crucial role. For example, the native field scabious (Knautia arvensis) attracts significantly more bees than the ornamental plant Knautia macedonica, as bees cannot perceive the color red.
The Garden Rangers offer several concrete tips: when in doubt, always opt for a native plant, avoid heavily double flowers where pollinators find it difficult to access nectar and pollen, and be cautious with bright red or significantly altered flower colors.
Combining native plants with cultivars, plants bred by humans with specific traits, is also possible. Those who are unsure about suitable plants for their garden can request free garden advice from a Garden Ranger.
