TikToker GardeningwithDezz (@gardeningwithdezz) is getting attention for their perennial pollinator garden, a beautiful and eco-friendly space that's great for butterflies and other pollinators.
In the video, the creator walks through the garden, sharing why they picked certain plants and how they support pollinators while looking gorgeous. It prompted gardeners and sustainability enthusiasts to discuss ways to make gardens stronger and better suited to tough conditions.
@gardeningwithdezz Planting in my perennial pollinator garden. #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorsareimportant #perennialplants #butterfly #butterflies #gardentips #gardening #gardentok #gardeningtiktok #pollinators #pollinatorgardening #gardeningwithdezz ♬ Metamorphosis - Danilo Stankovic
GardeningwithDezz explains the decision to plant perennials, plants that return year after year, such as scabiosa, also known as the pincushion flower. They also explain that perennials can be herbaceous, meaning they die back to the ground during winter, or woody, meaning the stems stay up all year.
The TikToker also talks about how having different plants is important, as "they attract different types of pollinators" and "the butterflies absolutely love it." Scabiosa has tiny flowers full of nectar that pollinators can't get enough of.
The creator shares these gardening tips from Zone 9a, an area with mild winters where temperatures rarely drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. It includes parts of Texas, Florida, and California and is great for growing plants year-round but has challenges such as heat and drought. The choice of perennials and pollinator-friendly plants demonstrates how GardeningwithDezz works with these conditions while helping the environment.
Drought conditions make it harder for gardens to thrive and threaten pollinators, which are key to food production. Choosing tough, water-saving plants helps pollinators get the resources they need to survive, even in tough climates. These small changes go a long way toward supporting ecosystems and keeping gardens sustainable.
A garden with resilient plants can make a significant difference by protecting these critical species. Sustainable choices such as reducing lawn space and incorporating drought-tolerant plants have benefits beyond water savings, including fostering pollinator activity and lowering maintenance costs.
Replacing parts of a traditional lawn with eco-friendly alternatives such as clover, buffalo grass, or xeriscaping can be a good solution. They don't need as much water or upkeep, and they help pollinators by giving them a place to thrive. Adding more native plants to your yard can also help both your garden and the environment.
One TikTok user commented: "Love scabiosas!!! Ours are usually covered in bees!!!"
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Getting outside more 🌱 Another wrote, "I love them."
Many commenters were interested in the garden's fence. The TikToker responded to one user, saying, "It's 25ft rolled cedar picket fencing from Lowe's." It's also a great reminder that sustainable gardens are easy to create at home.
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