Pollinator gardens are a great way to attract and support Ohio pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. Delaware residents are encouraged to install pollinator gardens on their properties. It is important for any pollinator garden in the City to meet the requirements of the City's Property Maintenance code. Below are some helpful reminders as you consider your options for helping local pollinators!

 

If you think a pollinator garden might be right for you but you're not sure where to start, here are some resources that might be helpful:

Pollinator Garden Benefits and Background:

•  OSU Extension "Attracting Pollinators to the Garden" Factsheet: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-47
• Fish & Wildlife "Highlighting the importance of pollinators": https://www.fws.gov/apps/rivers/carp/carp/carp/carp/carp/rivers/story/highlighting-importance-pollinators

Starting a Pollinator Garden:

• Pollinator Partnership Midwest Region Planting Guide: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator.org/assets/generalFiles/pollinator-garden-cards_midwest-region.pdf
• ODNR Native Garden Tips: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/division-parks-watercraft/sustainability/pollinators
• Fish & Wildlife How-To Guide: https://www.fws.gov/story/how-build-pollinator-garden
• Ohio Native Plants Resources: https://www.ohionativeplants.org/plant-a-pollinator-garden/

Native Ohio Plants (and invasives)

• Delaware County Preservation Parks Guide: https://preservationparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/native-garden-guide.pdf
• Native Plant Finder: https://nativeplantfinder.nwf.org/
• Ohio Invasive Plants List: https://www.oipc.info/list-of-assessed-species.html

Local Resources:

• North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathways: https://www.northcentralohiopollinatorpathway.org/
• Sustainable Delaware Ohio: https://sustainabledelawareohio.org/
• Delaware County Master Gardners: https://www.delcomga.org/
• Delaware County Preservation Parks: https://preservationparks.com/sustainability/#native-plant-gardens
• City of Delaware Sustainability and Watershed Coordinator: Lisa Roberts - lroberts@cityofdelawareoh.gov.