Provide Water for Polinators in Your Garden

  Hello Gardeners, I'm Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow. Have you ever been swimming and noticed bees skimming across the surface of the pond or pool? Just like all other animals, and of course, plants, water is critical to their health and survival. You can help keep beneficial pollinators and predators in your garden by making certain they have a fresh source of water at all times. You can use a Pyrex container, a ceramic bowl, or even a plastic garbage can lid placed in full sun on the ground or on a slightly elevated surface. Birds prefer a container with a light colored bottom which reflects light and doesn't give the appearance of deep water. For the safety of birds and insects, it's best to place a stone or brick in the water to serve as a bird perch or a path for safety for insects that fall into the water. And change that water often!!