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Originally Posted by CroFlames
What if I want xeriscape front and back yards, but I still want to help the bees? What do I do?
Potted plants?
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I have an American mountain ash tree in my backyard that flowers. You know the trees with the little red berry bundles that the birds love? Its flowering right now and Sunday morning when I popped out of the house I could hear the bees buzzing from about 40 feet from my door. Flowering trees and perennials are great.
I have a greenhouse, part of what I keep are some potted plants, mostly peppers that I move in and out, depending on sun and temperature. The bees love them. Annuals, but even if peppers aren't your favorite Id recommend the basket of fire variety even as a nice ornamental annual. Lots of flowers to keep bees busy and great colors when they start producing. Easy to keep as well.