- Seek a diversity of flower shapes, plant families
- Ensure continuous flowering
- Include native plants
- Plant single-flowered varieties
- Plant fewer, larger blocks of flowers
- Include bulbs, shrubs, trees
- Extend bloom time by deadheading flowers
- Create nesting opportunities
- Manage bees responsibly
- Cut down on pesticides
![Monarch butterfly](/sites/default/files/styles/related_content_block/public/images/2018-08/monarch021lk.jpg?h=7e4d6a52&itok=qBwRZYrV)