Spring has finally settled in, and gardens are stirring back to life. There’s a special joy in spotting the first bees and butterflies gliding among fresh blooms. Childhood memories resurface of crouching amid the flowers, watching wings dance from petal to petal and marveling at how such tiny creatures help sustain entire ecosystems.

Simple steps can transform a garden into a pollinator paradise for birds, bees and butterflies alike. Planting native wildflowers adds color and provides perfect sources of nectar. Balancing a regular mowing approach, rather than “No Mow May”, often suits urban lawns best, ensuring pollinator-friendly plants can thrive without overwhelming the yard. Avoiding harsh chemical pesticides is another small shift that delivers big benefits for these beneficial visitors, supporting fruit and seed pollination.

A shallow dish of water or a birdbath offers a life sustaining, refreshing stop for pollinators during warmer days. Combined, these gentle measures cultivate beauty and a healthier, more interconnected world—one garden at a time.

 Patti Beres is the owner of Be Green Pro LLC, sustainable landscape services, in southeastern Wisconsin. For more info, call 262-361-4034 or visit BeGreen.pro.