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Boost your garden – AND your property’s appeal!
Planting flowers isn’t just good for the bees—it’s great for your home, too. Whether you’re getting your garden summer-ready or planning to sell your property in the coming months, introducing pollinator-friendly plants is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to enhance kerb appeal and create a welcoming outdoor space that buyers will love.
Here are seven of the best flowers to plant for bees and for giving your garden that vibrant, lived-in charm that helps a home stand out on the market:
1. Lavender
A classic choice for both bees and luxury gardens, lavender’s fragrant scent and neat growth make it perfect for borders, pots, or lining pathways. It blooms in summer—right when bees are most active and when buyers are most likely to be viewing homes.
2. Sunflowers
Tall, cheerful, and bursting with personality, sunflowers make a statement. They’re also incredibly bee-friendly, producing abundant nectar and pollen during the warmer months.
3. Marigolds
Easy to grow and rich in colour, marigolds bloom all summer long. Their vivid hues and sweet nectar attract pollinators and add a burst of brightness to beds and borders—ideal for front gardens that need a visual lift.
4. Cosmos
Delicate yet striking, cosmos flowers offer airy texture and come in a variety of colours. Their daisy-like open blooms are bee magnets and look beautiful swaying in the breeze—especially in a relaxed country garden.
5. Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Known for their large, bold petals and long flowering season, coneflowers add architectural interest and colour to any outdoor space. They’re also incredibly resilient and loved by pollinators.
6. Borage
This herb’s striking star-shaped blue flowers are not only edible but highly attractive to bees. It self-seeds readily, making it a great low-effort way to keep your garden buzzing with life.
7. Wildflowers
A thoughtfully planted wildflower bed can add a charming, naturalistic feel to any garden. Choose native varieties such as black-eyed Susan, goldenrod, and milkweed for maximum pollinator impact and a soft, meadow-like aesthetic.
Garden Styling Tip:
When planting for pollinators, choose single or semi-double flowers, which offer more nectar and pollen than dense double blooms. Grouping flowers in clusters makes them easier for bees to find—and creates more visual impact for prospective buyers.
Thinking of Selling?
A well-styled garden can be the finishing touch that helps your property stand out in a competitive market. If you’d like expert advice on how to maximise your home’s presentation—inside and out—get in touch with our experienced team.
📞 Call us today on 0121 362 78 78 or email enquiries@astonknowles.com to arrange a bespoke home styling consultation.
