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Lawns, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening . Lawns, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening .

No Mow May: A Well-Meaning Mistake for Ontario Bees

No Mow May’s hidden costs? Invasive plants, empty calories, and eco-placebo. While the idea is popular, No Mow May in Ontario is a well-meaning distraction. Instead of helping our native bees, No Mow May can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and create confusion around which plants we need to support Ontario’s biodiversity.

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Native Trees in Ontario That Are Pollinator Powerhouses

Native trees are some of the most important plants for pollinators. They act as host plants for hundreds of species of butterflies and moths and support our native bees. This list of Ontario native trees includes spring-blooming, summer-blooming, and fall-blooming options.

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Invasive Species, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening . Invasive Species, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening .

Invasive Plants in Ontario & What to Plant Instead

Beautiful native alternatives to 25 common invasive plants in Ontario. Many of these invasive plants are still sold in nurseries! This article covers how to remove and properly dispose of invasive plants to protect surrounding wild areas. The gorgeous and functional native plant suggestions will help you to support thriving biodiversity in your home garden.

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Lawns, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity, Politics and Economics Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening . Lawns, Gardening for Pollinators & Biodiversity, Politics and Economics Birds & Bees Native Plant Gardening .

Pollinators Need You to Kill Your Lawn

The strange history of lawns in North America America and their shocking ecological impact. Lawns are highly polluting and drive habitat fragmentation and drive biodiversity loss. Simply reducing lawn cover and planting native plants can make a huge difference. Our pollinators need native plants, so ditch the turf and plant native!

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