Plants for shady gardens: tips for friendship with insects!

Plants for shady gardens: tips for friendship with insects!

whether in shady corners or in lively gardens - the question of which plants are best suited for the respective location is a hotly discussed topic in Bremen. Sabu Cohrs recently spoke about the choice of the right plants in the shade, as well as their positive influence on the world of insects from the Nabu Bremen in the Weser-Kurier podcast episode. According to Weser-Kurier, many sunbeavers live in the garden, including estimated plants such as roses, lavender and cat mint. But what is blooming in the shade?

For garden lovers who deal with shady locations, Sabrina Cohrs has some delicious tips in stock. In the forest garden of the Nabu Bremen in Sebaldsbrück, where a real plant paradise for the shady corners is created, the potential of trees and shrubs is shown as a shadow dispenser. Particularly noteworthy is the dwarf floating beard, which with its delicate, white flowers and an autumn color in red-brown to bright orange is enthusiastic and ideal as a ground cover.

plant selection for insects

Not just the look counts! An important aspect that Cohrs addresses is the suitability of these plants for insects. The Nabu Bremen emphasizes that a clever plant choice is crucial to offer insects all year round. In addition to the dwarf flabber, plants such as cornflower, meadow seam and nodding glue herb also contribute to providing valuable sources of food for the little crawlers. These increased habitats are necessary, because the decline in the insect population is now a serious problem, on which the impoverishment of the landscape and the use of pesticides are not uninvolved, such as [NABU] (https://www.nabu.de/umwelt-und-und-und- undekological-und-garten/tiere/insect/22629.html) Notice.

Small wild corners in the garden are particularly recommended: an unexpected area with nettles and clover can work wonders for biodiversity. In order to further increase insect friendliness, it is best to use early bloomers such as snowdrops and crocuses and design a wild flower bed with local plants.

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The variety of plants in the garden can help create habitats that attract insects in the long term. Everyone who opts for local wild roses, such as dog rose or vinegar rose, which are not only beautiful, but also extremely insect -friendly. In contrast, highly bred ornamental roses are often a flop for our winged friends, since their flowers often do not offer a nectar or pollen, reports the Nabu.

An annual plant market of the NABU Bremen will also draw a lot of attention to the insect -friendly plant selection and gather garden fans from the region. For this reason, it is time for all garden lovers to become active and to give their shady or sunny places new shine. Anyone who has any questions or wants to contribute them to the "garden heroes" can contact Manuela Kanies by email. So on, to the next garden adventure!