Our permaculture-based designs include a wide range of plants with characteristics that benefit pollinators, soil health, and the community.Â
Permaculture is a design approach to sustainable land management inspired by nature. It is based on three pillars:
Earth care: taking care of the soil, creating healthy ecosystems
People care: supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities
Fair share: sharing surplus resources - food, energy, knowledge etc
Rosemary
Edible herb, provides early-season nectar and pollen for bees
Lavender
Drought resistant, great for pollinators
Heather
Native plant that is great for pollinators
Lamb's Ear
An RHS plant for pollinators, evergreen, provides groundcover
Scabiosa
Good for pollinators, long flowering period
Geranium
Good for pollinators and ground cover
Heucherella
Foliage colour interest, mat forming - good for insects
Fennel
Self-seeding, attracts pollinators. Edible leaves, flowers, and seeds,
Sage
Drought tolerant, RHS plant for pollinators
Marigold
Dynamic accumulator, attracts insects, weed suppression
Dwarf green kale
Hardy, compact growth, attractive curly foliage, edible
Hellebore
Winter interest, hardy, low maintenance
Rudbeckia
Attracts butterflies
Echinacea
Attracts bees and butterflies. Dynamic accumulator
Blue Globe Thistle
Drought resistant, good for pollinators & nitrogen fixing
Japanese maple
Small, low maintenance tree with attractive foliage