It's fun to watch pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees play their vital role: they are heroes in the global ecosystem! After all, pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food. Open your refrigerator, look in your lunch bag, and much of what you see is thanks to pollinators.

Fortunately, it's easy to invite these creatures to your garden by filling the landscape with the plants they love. Your reward is a colorful parade of flowering plants, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and lively, vibrant activities.

Before we get to the best pollinator plants, here's what you need to know: pollinators love strong, vigorous plants that keep on blooming. Always place plants in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.