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Looking to plant a large area of native flowers and grass. What do your recommend to plant for bees (it is very sandy soil in full Noon sun)? Can the ...
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Asked May 15, 2024, 1:04 PM EDT
Looking to plant a large area of native flowers and grass. What do your recommend to plant for bees (it is very sandy soil in full Noon sun)? Can the seed be received from the forestry department?
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
The following publications contain most, if not all, of the information you will need to get started:
https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/planting-and-maintaining-bee-lawn
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/extension-research-help-you-help-pollinators
Go here to learn where to find seeds suitable for your purpose:
https://turf.umn.edu/lawn-info/purchasing-seed/bee-lawn-seed
https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/planting-and-maintaining-bee-lawn
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/extension-research-help-you-help-pollinators
Go here to learn where to find seeds suitable for your purpose:
https://turf.umn.edu/lawn-info/purchasing-seed/bee-lawn-seed
