pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 
: one that pollinates: such as
a
: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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In warmer early spring areas, marigolds help deter pests later in the season, and sweet alyssum offers a low-growing, pollinator-friendly option.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Downsides of No Mow May Despite No Mow May's popularity, many pollinator experts and scientists are concerned that the movement is oversimplifying things.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
By late summer to early fall, when many other plants in your garden have faded, this plant will be covered in butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Native groundcovers are eco-friendly alternatives that offer more support for pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Downsides of No Mow May Despite No Mow May's popularity, many pollinator experts and scientists are concerned that the movement is oversimplifying things.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
By late summer to early fall, when many other plants in your garden have faded, this plant will be covered in butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Native groundcovers are eco-friendly alternatives that offer more support for pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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