Planting for Pollinators

Preface
Introduction
Parts of a flower
What is pollination?
Types of pollination
Why pollinators and flowers need each other
How flowers communicate with pollinators
Rewards and pseudo-rewards
Looking at lawns
The decline of pollinators
Pollinator predation
Redressing the balance

Choosing Plants for Pollinators
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter

Watching pollinators
Daytime forays
Native versus alien flowers
Pollen load colours
Nocturnal sorties
Photo tips
Into the future

Glossary
Further reading and resources
Acknowledgements
Index

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