Jon55 said:
I also made 3 bumblebee houses and have set them out. I am hoping to encourage more pollinators as the honey bees are few in my area, especially when my cherry trees are blooming.
Maukahound said:Greg,
In addition to Pieris, you may want to consider some earlier bloomers such as Sarcococca (blooms Feb-March, with rebloom), along with Osmanthus & Viburnums. These were crucial to the Mason Bee population I had for many years, providing long-term foraging. The houses I had faced east & were sheltered.