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Designing Beautiful Drought-Tolerant Flower Beds for Pollinators
Creating drought-tolerant flower beds doesn’t mean compromising on beauty or biodiversity. For UK gardeners, these vibrant, low-water beds can flourish even through dry spells while supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies and hoverflies.Why Choose Drought-Tolerant Flower Beds?With changing weather patterns and increasing summer droughts, water-wise gardening is becoming essential. Choosing plants tough enough for dry conditions not only conserves water but also reduces maintenance.Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for PollinatorsLavandula angustifolia (Lavender) – thrives in full sun and attracts bees.Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) – late-summer colour beloved by butterflies.Verbena bonariensis – tall, airy, and irresistible to pollinators.Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) – robust, long-blooming, supports many…
