If you dream of a beautiful, colorful balcony with no shortage of flowers, you don’t have to decide only on geraniums. You will find many fabulous species on the market that will not only delight with their appearance, but will also attract butterflies and beneficial bees. Which of them are worth planting to please the eye?
Why is it worth planting honey plants? Take care of the bees
Bees are a key element of the ecosystem, ensuring that the life cycle of nature runs smoothly. They pollinate, which allows them to develop and, among other things, bear fruit. Without bees, there would be no flowers, bushes, or fruit trees. Unfortunately, they now find less and less food and hiding places in cities. To help them a bit, when arranging your balcony, it is worth choosing nectar-producing plants that they will simply love. Remember not to use chemicals on them, which can harm these useful insects. What flowers to choose?
What to plant on the balcony for bees? Go for… purple
On your balcony you can successfully plant, among others, a beautiful Lavenderwhich does not require much effort to delight with purple . Find a sunny spot for it and remember to water it regularly, but not too abundantly. After flowering, it is necessary to trim the shoots, which will give it a beautiful shape and make it exceptionally dense. If you are a fan of purple, the stunning lobelia, heather or catnip.
What to plant on the balcony for bees? What to plant on the balcony for bees? Photo: Paweł Małecki / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
What are the easy-to-care-for flowers for your balcony? The bees will thank you for them
Lovers of diversity can also plant other, less popular plants on the balcony, for which bees, and also butterflies, will be grateful. The list is really long and you will find on it, among others:
- marigoldswhich grow best in warmth and sun, and require watering when the top layer of soil dries out completely,
- marigoldswhich should be provided with a sunny position and regular watering, although they will cope with temporary drying out,
- zinnias loving the sun and high temperatures, but not tolerating excess water,
- colors Dahliaswhich also love the sun and require it for abundant flowering, and in addition, you should make sure that their soil is constantly moist, as they do not tolerate water shortages well. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
TIP! In addition to the above, you can also plant violets, pansies, asters, sage, honeysuckle, lemon balm and nasturtium on your balcony. The choice is really big.
Source: Gazeta
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