Pollinator Gardens
Discover the Transformative Power of Pollinator Gardens with Charm City Honey Bees
Are you looking to create a flourishing oasis that not only beautifies your surroundings but also helps save the planet? Look no further than Charm City Honey Bees' Pollinator Gardens! These gardens are not just about aesthetics; they're a revolutionary solution to some of our most pressing environmental concerns.
One of the pain points many of us face today is the decline of pollinator populations, especially bees. This decline threatens our food supply and the delicate balance of ecosystems. By investing in a Pollinator Garden from Charm City Honey Bees, you're not just getting a garden – you're becoming part of a movement to save bees and other vital pollinators.
Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a vibrant array of flowers buzzing with life. These gardens are meticulously designed to attract and sustain pollinators year-round, ensuring that bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds have a safe haven amidst urban challenges like pesticide exposure and habitat loss.
But the benefits don't stop there. A Charm City Honey Bees Pollinator Garden is your ticket to a more sustainable future. These gardens promote natural pollination processes, increasing yields for nearby crops and contributing to food security. They also act as educational hubs, teaching your community about the importance of native plants and eco-friendly gardening practices.
Say goodbye to the monotony of traditional landscaping and hello to a thriving ecosystem right outside your door. With Charm City Honey Bees, you're not just buying a product – you're investing in a greener, healthier planet for generations to come. Join us in the pollinator revolution and experience the joy of giving back to nature while enhancing your own piece of paradise.
European honey bees, native bee species, and other pollinators in Maryland have suffered population losses in recent years. This has led to increased scrutiny of a widely used class of insecticides, known as neonicotinoids. Public concerns resulted in the passage of the Pollinator Protection Act of 2016 by the Maryland General Assembly. The law went into effect on January 1, 2018, and restricts the sales and use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Only farmers and certified pesticide applicators (or people working under their supervision) can apply neonicotinoid pesticides outdoors. So, while neonicotinoid products may appear on store shelves in Maryland, they cannot be applied outdoors by gardeners.
Key points about pesticides:
Pesticides include a wide range of substances labeled herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, and fungicides.
Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that are cited as a primary threat to pollinators and other beneficial insects.
Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of many native plant species and to the production of food crops on farms and in gardens.
You can help pollinators by avoiding pesticide use when possible and using alternative pest control.
If you must use pesticides, it is important to read and follow label instructions and avoid direct application of pesticides where pollinators frequently visit.
Some large chain stores are responding to public interest and demand by either phasing out or eliminating the sale of plants treated with neonicotinoids. Ask your local garden centers and nurseries about the pesticides that are used to produce the plants they sell.