{"id":1452,"date":"2024-04-28T17:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:46:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:46:26","slug":"protecting-insects-with-wildflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/sustainability\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Insects with Wildflowers &#8211; Your Evergreen Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/shop\/spring-flowers-guide-uk\/\">Spring<\/a> awakens, though its arrival feels delayed in the chilly embrace of the UK, the air carries a subtle promise of warmth. In this season of renewal, amidst the gentle hum of bees and the melodious tweets of birds, there lies a vital opportunity to champion the protection of insects, our unsung heroes, through the nurturing embrace of wildflowers.<\/figure>\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\">Embrace the spirit of the season by delving into the intricate world of these tiny yet indispensable creatures. Discovering their roles within our ecosystems not only captivates the mind but also instills a profound sense of admiration and wonder with every encounter.<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>At Blooming Haus, as artisans of luxury floristry, we understand the profound impact of flowers on the health of our planet. Join us in celebrating the resilience of nature and the crucial role wildflowers play in preserving the delicate balance of our environment.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>How to Help the Insects in Your Garden<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><a href=\"#insects\">1. Why Are Insects Important in the UK?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#should\">2. Why Should We Help Insects? <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#how\">3. How Do Wildflowers Help Insects?<br \/><\/a><a href=\"#what\">4. What Wildflowers Attract Bees and Butterflies? <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#other\">5. Other UK Insects That Wildflowers Help<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#identify\">6. How to Identify Wildflowers <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#else\">7. What Else Can You Do To Protect Insects? <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#other\">8. Other Journal Entries You May Like <\/a><\/mark><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"formless-embed\" style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/formless.ai\/c\/3J1Fbvw0faI6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\"><\/iframe> <script src=\"https:\/\/embed.formless.ai\/embed.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"insects\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>1. Why Are Insects Important in the UK?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Insects are magical <\/strong>in their own right. <br \/><br \/>The world would be very different without <strong>bees and butterflies<\/strong> in our outside spaces. <br \/><br \/>But that&#8217;s just part of the story&#8230;<br \/><br \/>Insects are also <strong>vital to the ecosystem of the planet<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>They&#8217;re a vital part of the diet of <strong>birds, fish, frogs, hedgehogs, and bats<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, other wildlife is also at risk if we lose insects like wasps, beetles, and ants.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bird-eating-insect.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bird-eating-insect.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bird-eating-insect.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bird-eating-insect.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bird-eating-insect.png 1200w\" alt=\"a robin eating an ant\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Many insects are also pollinators. <br \/><br \/>They <strong>carry pollen from flower to flower<\/strong>, taking it from the male part of the flower, called the anther, to the female part, called the stigma. <br \/><br \/>This process is essential to plants, allowing them to fertilise and produce seeds. <br \/><br \/>Some plants self-pollinate, and others rely on wind and rain to carry pollen. <br \/><br \/>But <strong>many plants rely on insect pollination<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This includes plants that provide food that we eat, such as strawberries, apples, raspberries, and peas. <br \/><br \/>If you hear the term &#8220;<strong>pollinator<\/strong>&#8221; used, it&#8217;s usually associated with bees or butterflies.<br \/><br \/>But there are actually over 1,500 insect pollinators in the UK. <br \/><br \/>Check out this<mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #b17a6c;\"> <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/how-to-identify\/key-insect-pollinators-of-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">list from Countryfile<\/mark><\/a> that helps you identify them.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollination.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollination.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollination.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollination.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollination.png 1200w\" alt=\"bees and a butterfly pollinating a blue flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You can see <strong>how much power insects hold in nature<\/strong> and their importance. <br \/><br \/>Unfortunately, the world can be a dangerous place for these mini-heroes. <br \/><br \/>But we can all help them. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;ll show you <strong>why and how you can protect insects<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>And we&#8217;ll reveal <strong>how wildflowers have a role to play<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"should\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>2. Why Should We Help Insects?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Our friends at Buglife, and the folks at Kent Wildlife Trust, carried out the <strong>Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>They asked people to count the number of insects splattered against their vehicle number plates. <br \/><br \/>They then compared the results with those of a similar survey in 2004. <br \/><br \/>The comparison indicated a <strong>58.5% reduction in flying insects <\/strong>in the UK between 2004 and 2021<br \/><br \/>You can look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.buglife.org.uk\/2022\/05\/Bugs-Matter-2021-National-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">full <\/mark><\/a><span style=\"color: #ac6357;\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.buglife.org.uk\/2022\/05\/Bugs-Matter-2021-National-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">survey report<\/a><\/mark><\/span> for more facts and figures. <br \/><br \/>Of course, this measures a small section of the overall insect population. <br \/><br \/>But it&#8217;s a good indicator of the wider situation where research suggests that around <strong>40% of the world&#8217;s insect population could become extinct<\/strong> within a few decades.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-apple-blossom.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-apple-blossom.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-apple-blossom.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-apple-blossom.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-apple-blossom.png 1200w\" alt=\"a honeybee on apple blossom \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>If this happens, plants relying on insects for pollination will <strong>become less productive or stop producing altogether<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Animals that eat insects will find it difficult to survive.<br \/><br \/>And&#8230;<br \/><br \/>There will be fewer insect larvae around to feed on dead plants and animals and keep the environment clean. <br \/><br \/>There are many reasons for the <strong>decline in insect numbers<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Causes include the use of pesticides and fertilisers and atmospheric pollution.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollution.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollution.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollution.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollution.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-pollution.png 1200w\" alt=\"part of a red car with the exhaust emitting fumes \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">This situation may sound very sad and downbeat.<br \/><br \/>But there&#8217;s <strong>good news<\/strong> . <br \/><br \/>We can <strong>protect insects and help them to thrive<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>And wildflowers have a critical role to play. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;re working with the <strong>invertebrate protection organisation Buglife <\/strong>to bring more of these flowers to London. <br \/><br \/>This collaboration is part of the <strong>B-Lines initiatives<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>The initiative aims to <strong>create insect pathways<\/strong> across rural and urban areas. <br \/><br \/>It does this by developing <strong>wildflower-rich habitats<\/strong> that act as stepping stones for insects that link current wildlife areas. <br \/><br \/>This video shows you how creative and vital the B-Lines initiative is.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"B-Lines: How insect pathways can ensure the survival of bees and pollinating insects\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OXUYZdfqq1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">We&#8217;re hugely excited by our work with Buglife. <br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s part of our <strong>sustainable ethos<\/strong> at Blooming Haus. <br \/><br \/>We also work with <a href=\"https:\/\/ecologi.com\/?utm_term=ecologi&amp;utm_campaign=EX+%7C+UK+%7C+Search+%7C+Text+%7C+Brand&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=3450399250&amp;hsa_cam=6671629326&amp;hsa_grp=108175669190&amp;hsa_ad=648476254552&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-309399417240&amp;hsa_kw=ecologi&amp;hsa_mt=p&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw7PCjBhDwARIsANo7Cgl90Y-J6JXpfqaI3Wd6hMzkIby8dc4HXYG6qrnrwpu23n4kWXo4C24aAnyTEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Ecologi<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforest.org\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7PCjBhDwARIsANo7CgmdqkYjrKqVMZla6qPl1Vk2w7RI_bCdipmdn7DTxg2-LdJgo12EbnAaAjhCEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">The National Forest<\/mark><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/support-us\/join\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=2022autumnmem&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw7PCjBhDwARIsANo7Cgk1oMn6_YuN11dHSzskZhqficJFj-6Y1QKSwmOTI6MSRG_az_x-fNAaAk8gEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Woodland Trust<\/mark><\/a>. <br \/><br \/>Whenever someone buys one of our <strong>unique floral creations<\/strong>, we <strong>fund a tree to be planted in their name<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>Doing this tackles climate change and protects the habitats of wildlife, including insects. <br \/><br \/>So you can buy a beautiful gift or flowers for your home or business and simultaneously <strong>protect the environment and insects<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><span class=\"btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bloominghaus.com\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">shop now<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>3. How Do Wildflowers Help Insects?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Want to know more about <strong>how wildflowers protect insects<\/strong>? <br \/><br \/>The main benefit that insects get from wildflowers is food.<br \/><br \/>Pollinators visit flowers to <strong>feed on nectar and pollen<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Nectar is a sugary liquid that provides energy, and pollen provides protein and nutrients. <br \/><br \/>In summer, an<strong> acre of wildflower meadow containing around three million flowers can produce around one kg of nectar sugar<\/strong> to support around 96,000 honey bees daily. <br \/><br \/>As we mentioned earlier, pollinators also carry pollen between plants, helping them to become fertile. <br \/><br \/>So, it&#8217;s a mutually beneficial relationship. <br \/><br \/><strong>Wildflowers also provide food for predatory insects like ladybirds and hoverflies<\/strong> in the form of pests such as aphids.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2023-06-02T201723.675.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2023-06-02T201723.675.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2023-06-02T201723.675.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2023-06-02T201723.675.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2023-06-02T201723.675.png 1200w\" alt=\"orange and white butterflies in a wildflower meadow \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>Wildflowers have other benefits too&#8230;<br \/><br \/>Their root systems <strong>stabilise the soil and reduce the risk of flooding<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Some flowers, like foxgloves, have <strong>recognised medicinal properties<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Grassland soils sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gases.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-climate-change.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-climate-change.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-climate-change.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-climate-change.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-climate-change.png 1200w\" alt=\"a person holding a sign with a picture of the earth and a the words atop climate change \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">So, wildflowers are <strong>good for our insect friends<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>And they <strong>protect our planet<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Plus, they look AMAZING. <br \/><br \/>The bad news is that we&#8217;ve <strong>lost 97% of our wildlife meadows in the UK since the 1930s<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, planting more wildflowers is vital. <br \/><br \/>And choosing f<strong>lowers that attract bees and butterflies<\/strong> is always a good idea.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/divider -->\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"formless-embed\" style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/formless.ai\/c\/3J1Fbvw0faI6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/embed.formless.ai\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003e4. What Wildflowers Attract Bees and Butterflies? \\u003c\/h2\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div id=\"what\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>4. What Wildflowers Attract Bees and Butterflies?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You may have heard on the news that honeybees are thriving in the UK. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eWhile this is true, we still need to \\u003cstrong\\u003eprotect bees and other insects\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis protection is so important because of the \\u003cstrong\\u003ethreat to certain species of bees\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eWe've lost 13 species, and another 35 are at risk. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eMany bees are in serious decline, especially \\u003cstrong\\u003ewild solitary bees, and bumblebees\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eButterflies are experiencing similar issues\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSpecies like the swallowtail and grizzled skipper are vulnerable, while others, like the high brown fritillary, are endangered. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSee this \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/butterfly-conservation.org\/red-list-of-butterflies-in-great-britain\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ba7a5e\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003elist of butterflies\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e to find out which other species are in trouble. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIf we want to stop the decline of bees, butterflies, and other insects, it makes sense to \\u003cstrong\\u003eplant wildflowers that attract and benefit them\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eKeep scrolling to find out which flowers to choose for your garden. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You may have heard on the news that honeybees are thriving in the UK. <br \/><br \/>While this is true, we still need to <strong>protect bees and other insects<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This protection is so important because of the <strong>threat to certain species of bees<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;ve lost 13 species, and another 35 are at risk. <br \/><br \/>Many bees are in serious decline, especially <strong>wild solitary bees, and bumblebees<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/><strong>Butterflies are experiencing similar issues<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Species like the swallowtail and grizzled skipper are vulnerable, while others, like the high brown fritillary, are endangered. <br \/><br \/>See this <a href=\"https:\/\/butterfly-conservation.org\/red-list-of-butterflies-in-great-britain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">list of butterflies<\/mark><\/a> to find out which other species are in trouble. <br \/><br \/>If we want to stop the decline of bees, butterflies, and other insects, it makes sense to <strong>plant wildflowers that attract and benefit them<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Keep scrolling to find out which flowers to choose for your garden.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18645,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a butterfly and bees on a pink flower\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-butterfly-and-bees.png 1200w\" alt=\"a butterfly and bees on a pink flower\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eBluebell\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Bluebell<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"These \\u003cstrong\\u003eperennial bulbs\\u003c\/strong\\u003e produce beautiful bell-shaped flowers and a sweet aroma.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, they're a welcome addition to any garden. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eAnd \\u003cstrong\\u003ebees love them\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eA bonus is that they're good for butterflies too. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">These <strong>perennial bulbs<\/strong> produce beautiful bell-shaped flowers and a sweet aroma.<br \/><br \/>So, they&#8217;re a welcome addition to any garden. <br \/><br \/>And <strong>bees love them<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>A bonus is that they&#8217;re good for butterflies too.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18686,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bumblebee on a bluebell flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bluebell.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bumblebee on a bluebell flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Bluebells grow well along a hedge or under trees. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThey \\u003cstrong\\u003ebloom from May to September\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Bluebells grow well along a hedge or under trees. <br \/><br \/>They <strong>bloom from May to September<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eFoxglove \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Foxglove<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Foxgloves are \\u003cstrong\\u003etall, hardy perennials\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThey love the sun but will tolerate a shady area. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThese plants also self-seed freely, so they replenish.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Foxgloves are <strong>tall, hardy perennials<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>They love the sun but will tolerate a shady area. <br \/><br \/>These plants also self-seed freely, so they replenish.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18646,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bee on a foxglove flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-foxglove.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bee on a foxglove flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"This gorgeous plant is especially \\u003cstrong\\u003epopular with long-tonged bumblebees\\u003c\/strong\\u003e that find it easy to retrieve nectar from the blooms. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eFoxgloves \\u003cstrong\\u003ebloom from June to September\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">This gorgeous plant is especially <strong>popular with long-tonged bumblebees<\/strong> that find it easy to retrieve nectar from the blooms. <br \/><br \/>Foxgloves <strong>bloom from June to September<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eComfrey \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Comfrey<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Comfrey is a hardy perennial that grows well in a herbaceous border. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt will grow in almost any garden but \\u003cstrong\\u003eprefers damp spaces\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Comfrey is a hardy perennial that grows well in a herbaceous border. <br \/><br \/>It will grow in almost any garden but <strong>prefers damp spaces<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18647,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bee on a pink comfrey flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-comfrey.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bee on a pink comfrey flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Comfrey \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms from May to August\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis long-flowering period makes it a \\u003cstrong\\u003efavourite of bumblebees\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Comfrey <strong>blooms from May to August<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This long-flowering period makes it a <strong>favourite of bumblebees<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eClover \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Clover<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"In summer, go anywhere where you find \\u003cstrong\\u003ewhite clover or purple clover\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, and you'll hear the buzz of bees. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eBumblebees love clover, and they can't get enough of it. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">In summer, go anywhere where you find <strong>white clover or purple clover<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll hear the buzz of bees. <br \/><br \/>Bumblebees love clover, and they can&#8217;t get enough of it.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18649,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bee on a pink clover flower\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-clover.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bee on a pink clover flower\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"In particular, \\u003cstrong\\u003ered clover blooms \\u003c\/strong\\u003eare popular with rare and common bumblebee species. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThese plants are ideal for wild areas of your garden. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eRed clover \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms from May to September,\\u003c\/strong\\u003e and white clover \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms from April to October\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">In particular, <strong>red clover blooms <\/strong>are popular with rare and common bumblebee species. <br \/><br \/>These plants are ideal for wild areas of your garden. <br \/><br \/>Red clover <strong>blooms from May to September,<\/strong> and white clover <strong>blooms from April to October<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eGreater knapweed \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Greater knapweed<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Greater knapweed is a beautiful flower that looks like a thistle. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt's a \\u003cstrong\\u003emagnet for insects\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, including bees and butterflies. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Greater knapweed is a beautiful flower that looks like a thistle. <br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s a <strong>magnet for insects<\/strong>, including bees and butterflies.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18651,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bee on a greater knapweed flower\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-greater-knapweed.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bee on a greater knapweed flower\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"This species of plant is common in wildflower meadows. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt also \\u003cstrong\\u003egrows well in a herbaceous border\\u003c\/strong\\u003e.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eGreater knapweed \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms from June to September\\u003c\/strong\\u003e.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">This species of plant is common in wildflower meadows. <br \/><br \/>It also <strong>grows well in a herbaceous border<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>Greater knapweed <strong>blooms from June to September<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eWood anemone \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Wood anemone<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Wood anemone is an\\u003cstrong\\u003e ancient woodland plant that blooms in early spring\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt has pretty white star-shaped flowers with a green centre and yellow stamens. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Wood anemone is an<strong> ancient woodland plant that blooms in early spring<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>It has pretty white star-shaped flowers with a green centre and yellow stamens.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18652,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bee on a white wood anemone flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wood-anemone.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bee on a white wood anemone flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"The blooms of this great-looking plant \\u003cstrong\\u003edecorate a garden from February to May\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eAnd they tolerate shade and sunlight, so they're an easy addition to your outside space. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">The blooms of this great-looking plant <strong>decorate a garden from February to May<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>And they tolerate shade and sunlight, so they&#8217;re an easy addition to your outside space.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eBuddleia\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Buddleia<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You'll often hear a buddleia referred to as a \\u003cstrong\\u003ebutterfly bush\\u003c\/strong\\u003e.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThere's a good reason for this. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIts \\u003cstrong\\u003erich nectar supply\\u003c\/strong\\u003e attracts an array of native British butterfly species. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, if you want to attract butterflies to your garden,\\u003cstrong\\u003e buddleia is an excellent choice\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You&#8217;ll often hear a buddleia referred to as a <strong>butterfly bush<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>There&#8217;s a good reason for this. <br \/><br \/>Its <strong>rich nectar supply<\/strong> attracts an array of native British butterfly species. <br \/><br \/>So, if you want to attract butterflies to your garden,<strong> buddleia is an excellent choice<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18654,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a butterfly on a purple buddleia flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-buddleia.png 1200w\" alt=\"a butterfly on a purple buddleia flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Buddleia like \\u003cstrong\\u003esunny or partially shaded areas of a garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eMost bushes \\u003cstrong\\u003ebloom from July to October\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Buddleia like <strong>sunny or partially shaded areas of a garden<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Most bushes <strong>bloom from July to October<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eEnglish lavender \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>English lavender<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"The\\u003cstrong\\u003e scent of lavender\\u003c\/strong\\u003e is a familiar feature of British gardens during summer. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eAnd its \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms attract various British butterflies\\u003c\/strong\\u003e as they're an excellent food source for these beautiful insects. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">The<strong> scent of lavender<\/strong> is a familiar feature of British gardens during summer. <br \/><br \/>And its <strong>blooms attract various British butterflies<\/strong> as they&#8217;re an excellent food source for these beautiful insects.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18656,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a monarch butterfly on an English lavender flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-engliah-lavendar.png 1200w\" alt=\"a monarch butterfly on an English lavender flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eLavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt \\u003cstrong\\u003eblooms from June to mid-August\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>Lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. <br \/><br \/>It <strong>blooms from June to mid-August<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eCommon lilac \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Common lilac<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You can \\u003cstrong\\u003eplant common lilac in your garden In spring or autumn\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eChoose an area in full sun and where the soil drains well. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You can <strong>plant common lilac in your garden In spring or autumn<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Choose an area in full sun and where the soil drains well.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18657,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a red admiral butterfly on lilac flowers \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lilac.png 1200w\" alt=\"a red admiral butterfly on lilac flowers \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Lilac\\u003cstrong\\u003e blooms in May and June\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eAt this time of year, it's a rich source of nectar for butterflies. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eDeadhead lilac when each flower dies to get the optimum amount of blooms. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Lilac<strong> blooms in May and June<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>At this time of year, it&#8217;s a rich source of nectar for butterflies. <br \/><br \/>Deadhead lilac when each flower dies to get the optimum amount of blooms.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eStinging nettles\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Stinging nettles<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You may not think of nettles as a good addition to a garden. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eBut if you want to \\u003cstrong\\u003eprotect butterflies\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, they're a great choice. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eNettles are a \\u003cstrong\\u003epopular food source for the caterpillars of butterfly species,\\u003c\/strong\\u003e including red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady, and comma. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, having them in your garden \\u003cstrong\\u003esupports your local butterfly population\\u003c\/strong\\u003e.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You may not think of nettles as a good addition to a garden. <br \/><br \/>But if you want to <strong>protect butterflies<\/strong>, they&#8217;re a great choice. <br \/><br \/>Nettles are a <strong>popular food source for the caterpillars of butterfly species,<\/strong> including red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady, and comma. <br \/><br \/>So, having them in your garden <strong>supports your local butterfly population<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18658,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a peacock butterfly on a nettle leaf \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-nettles.png 1200w\" alt=\"a peacock butterfly on a nettle leaf \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"If you're growing nettles for the benefit of butterflies, don't forget to cut them back regularly, so they grow as well as they can. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eWhen planting wildflowers for bees and butterflies, don't forget other insects that can benefit from the flowers in your outside space. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If you&#8217;re growing nettles for the benefit of butterflies, don&#8217;t forget to cut them back regularly, so they grow as well as they can. <br \/><br \/>When planting wildflowers for bees and butterflies, don&#8217;t forget other insects that can benefit from the flowers in your outside space.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ca href=\\u0022#top\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color: rgb(170, 142, 90);\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eBack to the top\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003e5. Other UK Insects That Wildflowers Help\\u003c\/h2\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div id=\"other\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>5. Other UK Insects That Wildflowers Help<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Wildflowers like yarrow benefit different insects. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, consider \\u003cstrong\\u003ewhich insects you can protect\\u003c\/strong\\u003e with your plant choices when \\u003cstrong\\u003eplanning your wildflower garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Wildflowers like yarrow benefit different insects. <br \/><br \/>So, consider <strong>which insects you can protect<\/strong> with your plant choices when <strong>planning your wildflower garden<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18660,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022yarrow flowers in a field \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-yarrow.png 1200w\" alt=\"yarrow flowers in a field \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eLadybirds \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Ladybirds<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"These colourful bugs aren't just lovely to look at; \\u003cstrong\\u003ethey're useful too\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThere are \\u003cstrong\\u003emore than 40 species of these beetles in the UK,\\u003c\/strong\\u003e and many prey on aphids and other pests. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThese predatory ladybirds help \\u003cstrong\\u003ekeep garden pests under control\\u003c\/strong\\u003e \\u003cstrong\\u003enaturally\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eTake some time to read our journal entry for more advice about this. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u0022\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/how-to-use-plants-for-natural-pest-control\/\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ae735d\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eDid You Know You Can Use Plants as Natural Pest Control in Your Garden? Here\u2019s how\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e.\\u0022\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">These colourful bugs aren&#8217;t just lovely to look at; <strong>they&#8217;re useful too<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>There are <strong>more than 40 species of these beetles in the UK,<\/strong> and many prey on aphids and other pests. <br \/><br \/>These predatory ladybirds help <strong>keep garden pests under control<\/strong> <strong>naturally<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Take some time to read our journal entry for more advice about this. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/how-to-use-plants-for-natural-pest-control\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Did You Know You Can Use Plants as Natural Pest Control in Your Garden? Here\u2019s how<\/mark><\/a>.&#8221;<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18661,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a seven spot ladybird on a leaf \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-ladybird.png 1200w\" alt=\"a seven spot ladybird on a leaf \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eOne of the ladybird species that most need our help is the seven-spot. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt's a native species of ladybird facing competition for food from the invasive harlequin ladybird, which arrived in the UK in  2004. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eGrowing \\u003cstrong\\u003eplants with pollen-rich blooms\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, like yarrow, fennel, and dill, provides much-needed food for the seven-spot. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>One of the ladybird species that most need our help is the seven-spot. <br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s a native species of ladybird facing competition for food from the invasive harlequin ladybird, which arrived in the UK in 2004. <br \/><br \/>Growing <strong>plants with pollen-rich blooms<\/strong>, like yarrow, fennel, and dill, provides much-needed food for the seven-spot.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eHoverflies \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Hoverflies<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Britain has more than \\u003cstrong\\u003e6,000 species of fly\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, of which \\u003cstrong\\u003emore than 280 are hoverflies\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eMany hoverflies look like bees or wasps due to their striped markings. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eBut they \\u003cstrong\\u003edon't bite or sting\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe larvae of hoverflies are \\u003cstrong\\u003epredators, and they recycle organic matter in gardens\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe adults are pollinators. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, these insects are a \\u003cstrong\\u003evaluable addition to your wildflower garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Britain has more than <strong>6,000 species of fly<\/strong>, of which <strong>more than 280 are hoverflies<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Many hoverflies look like bees or wasps due to their striped markings. <br \/><br \/>But they <strong>don&#8217;t bite or sting<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>The larvae of hoverflies are <strong>predators, and they recycle organic matter in gardens<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>The adults are pollinators. <br \/><br \/>So, these insects are a <strong>valuable addition to your wildflower garden<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18663,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a hoverfly on bronze fennel flowers \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-hoverfly.png 1200w\" alt=\"a hoverfly on bronze fennel flowers \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Hoverflies love \\u003cstrong\\u003eknapweed, fennel, and ivy\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eOr you can let your lawn grow a little and use the \\u003cstrong\\u003edandelions and buttercups\\u003c\/strong\\u003e that flourish to attract these flying insects. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Hoverflies love <strong>knapweed, fennel, and ivy<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Or you can let your lawn grow a little and use the <strong>dandelions and buttercups<\/strong> that flourish to attract these flying insects.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eParasitic wasp\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Parasitic wasp<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Parasitic wasps are \\u003cstrong\\u003egreat at controlling garden pests\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eHow they do it isn't pleasant, but it's pretty amazing. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe female of the species has a long point at the end of her abdomen that she uses to pierce insects and lay her eggs inside them. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eWhen the eggs hatch, they feed on the body of the host insect before cutting a hole to escape. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis process may not be great to think about, but it's \\u003cstrong\\u003egood for controlling pests like tomato hornworms, cabbage loopers, and cabbage worms\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, attracting parasitic wasps helps you \\u003cstrong\\u003egarden organically and protect the environment\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Parasitic wasps are <strong>great at controlling garden pests<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>How they do it isn&#8217;t pleasant, but it&#8217;s pretty amazing. <br \/><br \/>The female of the species has a long point at the end of her abdomen that she uses to pierce insects and lay her eggs inside them. <br \/><br \/>When the eggs hatch, they feed on the body of the host insect before cutting a hole to escape. <br \/><br \/>This process may not be great to think about, but it&#8217;s <strong>good for controlling pests like tomato hornworms, cabbage loopers, and cabbage worms<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, attracting parasitic wasps helps you <strong>garden organically and protect the environment<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18664,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a parasitiod wasp on a leaf \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-parasitiod-wasp.png 1200w\" alt=\"a parasitiod wasp on a leaf \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Image: Gardening Know How \",\"textAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-align-center text-size-small col-1\">Image: Gardening Know How<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Some parasitic wasps are \\u003cstrong\\u003eattracted to a good supply of nectar and pollen from plants\\u003c\/strong\\u003e such as dill and fennel. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eOthers \\u003cstrong\\u003efeed on pests such as aphids\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, if you have a variety of wildflowers in your garden, you should be able to attract parasitic wasps. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Some parasitic wasps are <strong>attracted to a good supply of nectar and pollen from plants<\/strong> such as dill and fennel. <br \/><br \/>Others <strong>feed on pests such as aphids<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, if you have a variety of wildflowers in your garden, you should be able to attract parasitic wasps.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eLacewing \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Lacewing<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eAdult lacewings will eat a few pests in your garden. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eHowever, \\u003cstrong\\u003elacewing larvae are most effective at pest control\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThese larvae \\u003cstrong\\u003eeat various pests\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, including greenfly, blackfly, and whitefly. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eOne larva can \\u003cstrong\\u003eeat 200 aphids in a week\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>Adult lacewings will eat a few pests in your garden. <br \/><br \/>However, <strong>lacewing larvae are most effective at pest control<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>These larvae <strong>eat various pests<\/strong>, including greenfly, blackfly, and whitefly. <br \/><br \/>One larva can <strong>eat 200 aphids in a week<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18665,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022lacewing larvae on a leaf eating aphids \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-lacewing.png 1200w\" alt=\"lacewing larvae on a leaf eating aphids \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"To attract these pest control experts to your garden, certain plants work best. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThese plants include \\u003cstrong\\u003edill, sweet alyssum, yarrow, and verbena\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">To attract these pest control experts to your garden, certain plants work best. <br \/><br \/>These plants include <strong>dill, sweet alyssum, yarrow, and verbena<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ca href=\\u0022#top\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color: rgb(170, 142, 90);\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eBack to the top\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003e6. How to Identify Wildflowers \\u003c\/h2\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div id=\"identify\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>6. How to Identify Wildflowers<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Wildflowers have \\u003cstrong\\u003edecorated the UK landscape for centuries\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThey're stunning and a \\u003cstrong\\u003evaluable natural resource\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThere are more than \\u003cstrong\\u003e1,800 species of beautiful wildflowers in the UK\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eYou should never harvest any plants from the wild. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eBut you can admire them, and you can \\u003cstrong\\u003egrow your own wildflowers\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIf you're going to look at or grow wildflowers, it helps if you can \\u003cstrong\\u003eidentify them.\\u003c\/strong\\u003e \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Wildflowers have <strong>decorated the UK landscape for centuries<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>They&#8217;re stunning and a <strong>valuable natural resource<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>There are more than <strong>1,800 species of beautiful wildflowers in the UK<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>You should never harvest any plants from the wild. <br \/><br \/>But you can admire them, and you can <strong>grow your own wildflowers<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>If you&#8217;re going to look at or grow wildflowers, it helps if you can <strong>identify them.<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18667,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022wildflowers in colours such as white, yellow, red, and blue\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-identification.png 1200w\" alt=\"wildflowers in colours such as white, yellow, red, and blue\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You'll probably know some species, like yarrow, buttercups, and bluebells. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eBut you may not be familiar with the less well-known ones. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/trees-plants\/british-seasonal-wildflowers-guide-how-to-identify-when-to-see-and-where-to-find-them\/\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ac6f5c\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003euseful guide from Countryfile\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e will help you learn about wildflowers. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt also tells you which flowers are in season at different times of year. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You&#8217;ll probably know some species, like yarrow, buttercups, and bluebells. <br \/><br \/>But you may not be familiar with the less well-known ones. <br \/><br \/>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/trees-plants\/british-seasonal-wildflowers-guide-how-to-identify-when-to-see-and-where-to-find-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">useful guide from Countryfile<\/a> will help you learn about wildflowers. <br \/><br \/>It also tells you which flowers are in season at different times of year.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18668,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden\\u002d\\u002d600x600.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022wildflowers in a garden with a path and grass\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-wildflower-garden.png 1200w\" alt=\"wildflowers in a garden with a path and grass\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"We also love the \\u003cstrong\\u003efree PlantNet plant identification app\\u003c\/strong\\u003e on \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.plantnet\\u0026amp;hl=en\\u0026amp;gl=US\\u0026amp;pli=1\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a66d5b\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eGoogle Play\\u003c\/mark\\u003e \\u003c\/a\\u003eand \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/plantnet\/id600547573\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a7725e\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eApple Store\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIt's super useful if you're thinking of \\u003cstrong\\u003ecreating a wildflower garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIf you love the idea of \\u003cstrong\\u003eprotecting insects with wildflowers\\u003c\/strong\\u003e but haven't got the space or time to grow wildflowers yourself, check out \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.buglife.org.uk\/our-work\/b-lines\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhU8asLYTNsUvA5Oibn_OdrVCKkv9rYSBc8Br2mN1qesYi\\u002d\\u002dRrfTg1RoC4ksQAvD_BwE\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b76c54\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eorganisations like Buglife\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThey give you an opportunity to get involved. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">We also love the <strong>free PlantNet plant identification app<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.plantnet&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/plantnet\/id600547573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Store<\/a>. <br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s super useful if you&#8217;re thinking of <strong>creating a wildflower garden<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>If you love the idea of <strong>protecting insects with wildflowers<\/strong> but haven&#8217;t got the space or time to grow wildflowers yourself, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buglife.org.uk\/our-work\/b-lines\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhU8asLYTNsUvA5Oibn_OdrVCKkv9rYSBc8Br2mN1qesYi--RrfTg1RoC4ksQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organisations like Buglife<\/a>. <br \/><br \/>They give you an opportunity to get involved.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ca href=\\u0022#top\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color: rgb(170, 142, 90);\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eBack to the top\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to the top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/divider -->\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"formless-embed\" style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/formless.ai\/c\/3J1Fbvw0faI6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/embed.formless.ai\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003e7. What Else Can You Do To Protect Insects? \\u003c\/h2\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div id=\"else\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>7. What Else Can You Do To Protect Insects?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cstrong\\u003eGrowing and supporting wildflowers\\u003c\/strong\\u003e isn't the only thing you can do to protect insects.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eYou can take other steps to help bees, butterflies, and other mini marvels.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Growing and supporting wildflowers<\/strong> isn&#8217;t the only thing you can do to protect insects.<br \/><br \/>You can take other steps to help bees, butterflies, and other mini marvels.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18670,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a honeybee on a red flower \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-protecting-insects-other-ways.png 1200w\" alt=\"a honeybee on a red flower \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eEliminate pesticide use\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Eliminate pesticide use<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Using pesticides \\u003cstrong\\u003ekills useful insects in your garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eTheir use also \\u003cstrong\\u003epollutes soil and can contaminate water supplies\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003ePlus, pesticides can also be damaging to human health. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Using pesticides <strong>kills useful insects in your garden<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Their use also <strong>pollutes soil and can contaminate water supplies<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Plus, pesticides can also be damaging to human health.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18671,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a gloved hand spraying a rose bush with pesticides \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-pesticides.png 1200w\" alt=\"a gloved hand spraying a rose bush with pesticides \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"So, it makes sense to \\u003cstrong\\u003ereduce your use of pesticides\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIdeally, you should stop using them altogether and garden organically. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">So, it makes sense to <strong>reduce your use of pesticides<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Ideally, you should stop using them altogether and garden organically.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eLimit exterior lighting\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Limit exterior lighting<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eMost nocturnal insects are \\u003cstrong\\u003eattracted to artificial lights\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo, if you use lights in your garden, insects will stay awake, which will often \\u003cstrong\\u003elead to exhaustion and death\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis is why nocturnal moths in Europe are declining more quickly than butterflies active during the day.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>Most nocturnal insects are <strong>attracted to artificial lights<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, if you use lights in your garden, insects will stay awake, which will often <strong>lead to exhaustion and death<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This is why nocturnal moths in Europe are declining more quickly than butterflies active during the day.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18672,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a garden light on a short pole next to plants \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-lighting.png 1200w\" alt=\"a garden light on a short pole next to plants \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cstrong\\u003eArtificial lighting is also bad for other wildlife\\u003c\/strong\\u003e, such as bats and birds. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe Natural History Museum \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/light-pollution.html\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a7664d\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eprovides some interesting information\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e about this. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Artificial lighting is also bad for other wildlife<\/strong>, such as bats and birds. <br \/><br \/>The Natural History Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/light-pollution.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provides some interesting information<\/a> about this.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eReduce run-off from buildings and vehicles \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Reduce run-off from buildings and vehicles<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"You may not realise it, but when you wash the exterior of your home or vehicle, the \\u003cstrong\\u003echemicals and debris can kill insects\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eSo \\u003cstrong\\u003ereducing cosmetic cleaning practices\\u003c\/strong\\u003e makes sense. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You may not realise it, but when you wash the exterior of your home or vehicle, the <strong>chemicals and debris can kill insects<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So <strong>reducing cosmetic cleaning practices<\/strong> makes sense.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18673,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a man washing a black car with soapy water \\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-limit-runoff.png 1200w\" alt=\"a man washing a black car with soapy water \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"If you need to clean your property, \\u003cstrong\\u003euse biodegradable soaps\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eDoing this lets you keep your car and home clean without killing insects and damaging the environment. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If you need to clean your property, <strong>use biodegradable soaps<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Doing this lets you keep your car and home clean without killing insects and damaging the environment.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eBe an Insect Advocate \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Be an Insect Advocate<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Many people aren't aware of the \\u003cstrong\\u003ebenefits of insects\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eIn fact, they see creatures like flies and beetles as scary things to be avoided and maybe even killed. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eYou can make a change by \\u003cstrong\\u003ebecoming an insect advocate\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Many people aren&#8217;t aware of the <strong>benefits of insects<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>In fact, they see creatures like flies and beetles as scary things to be avoided and maybe even killed. <br \/><br \/>You can make a change by <strong>becoming an insect advocate<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18675,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a young girl with a plastic container that a butterfly has landed on\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-insect-advocat.png 1200w\" alt=\"a young girl with a plastic container that a butterfly has landed on\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cstrong\\u003eTell people how amazing insects are\\u003c\/strong\\u003e and how they help us survive. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eStart today by sharing this post on social media. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Tell people how amazing insects are<\/strong> and how they help us survive. <br \/><br \/>Start today by sharing this post on social media.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eBuild a bug hotel \\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Build a bug hotel<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Insects need a \\u003cstrong\\u003esafe space to shelter and reproduce\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThis space keeps them safe from predators and protects them. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eYou can help by \\u003cstrong\\u003ebuilding a bug hotel in your garden\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Insects need a <strong>safe space to shelter and reproduce<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This space keeps them safe from predators and protects them. <br \/><br \/>You can help by <strong>building a bug hotel in your garden<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"59px\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 59px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:18676,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022a bug hotel\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/protecting-insects-with-wildflowers-bug-hotel.png 1200w\" alt=\"a bug hotel\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Doing this isn't difficult and can be a \\u003cstrong\\u003efun family project\\u003c\/strong\\u003e. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eCheck out this \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/blog\/2019\/09\/how-to-build-a-bug-hotel\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhR8BhVxGlzIPtcwDjFoHCBNJVm3o1y23_Z5HrFwY9n8oQSG-RdLTfhoC49sQAvD_BwE\\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\\u0022\\u003e\\u003cmark style=\\u0022background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b36956\\u0022 class=\\u0022has-inline-color\\u0022\\u003eadvice from the Woodland Trust\\u003c\/mark\\u003e\\u003c\/a\\u003e for inspiration.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Doing this isn&#8217;t difficult and can be a <strong>fun family project<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/blog\/2019\/09\/how-to-build-a-bug-hotel\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuajBhBpEiwA_ZtfhR8BhVxGlzIPtcwDjFoHCBNJVm3o1y23_Z5HrFwY9n8oQSG-RdLTfhoC49sQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advice from the Woodland Trust<\/a> for inspiration.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch3\\u003eHave questions about protecting insects with wildflowers?\\u003c\/h3\\u003e\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Have questions about protecting insects with wildflowers?<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Have something you want to ask about \\u003cstrong\\u003eusing wildflowers to protect insects\\u003c\/strong\\u003e? \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eAdd your questions to the comments, and we'll do our best to help. \\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eWe'd also recommend looking at information from organisations like\\u003cstrong\\u003e \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/donate\/donate-today?utm_source=google-ads\\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\\u0026amp;utm_campaign=climate\\u0026amp;utm_content=FY2223-07_google-dual-ppc-22_23\\u0026amp;source=FN2207071\\u0026amp;gad=1\\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwtamlBhD3ARIsAARoaEz8G_ZlQBTS8ej6KwxDVxNqUZCnF4VmfQyqXFP9kpZSmbNDLJDt-d0aAr_CEALw_wcB\\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\\u0022 data-type=\\u0022URL\\u0022 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