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Gardeners plan late-summer blooms to keep pollinators fed

Original: Garden update...I'm trying to avoid the classic error of having all flowering plants peter out by mid to late summer. Wh

A gardener reports aiming to avoid the common mistake of flower beds fading by mid to late summer, leaving pollinators without food. Goldenrod has spread widely, with tall plants now over six feet, and several other late-season species growing. The update highlights growing interest in succession planting so gardens provide nectar from spring through autumn.

Why now: Home gardeners are increasingly focused on supporting pollinators through the whole growing season.

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• Garden update...I'm trying to avoid the classic error of having all flowering plants peter out by mid to late summer. What are pollinators supposed to eat then? 🌻 For the first time, goldenrod is everywhere, tall plants now at over 6 feet/2 meters. There are four separate… · joewynne@mindly.social · 25

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