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Bee habitat #866869

Asked May 03, 2024, 10:43 AM EDT

Hello, I would like to do more to help the bee population so I want to add some helpful plants to my yard. I have a very shady yard that has been hard to grow grass and other plants in. Do you have any recommendations in what I can do or plant to help pollinators? Thanks

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
Here is a place to start.  https://bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2021-08/Shade%20Garden%20template_acc%20%281%29%20with%20logos.pdf
I could do better with a picture of the yard that clearly shows which direction is south.

Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County, (I am a volunteer human being: not a bot, not AI). I'm an avid gardener but not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I will do much better if you also send a photograph. I like follow-up questions.  The University' garden soil tests are excellent.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied May 03, 2024, 11:08 AM EDT

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