What is the importance of flower gardening?

Flowers are also your garden's best friend. In the past, I've often been guilty of not planting enough flowers and I've been punished for it. This year, I vowed to plant more flowers and I think I've done a good job. read more

Food for Insects – The nectar and pollen produced by the flower is what is eaten by many insects who in turn pollinate the flower, which then results in a fruit or vegetable that we eat. Some of the most important pollinators that are attracted by flowers include: bees, wasps, ants, and butterflies. read more

From the plants point of view, flowers point the way for pollinators to get to the nectar for sustenance, collecting pollen as it does. Visiting additional flowers the pollen is transferred from one flower to another thus fertilizing the flower so the plant can make seeds for another generation. read more

Flowers' importance in nature is everywhere—they can feed insects, birds, animals and humans; provide natural medicines for humans and some animals; and aid in a plant's reproduction by enticing outside pollinators. Without flowers, plants would merely be green, and the world would be a duller place. read more