More than 75 percent of the Earth's flowering plants depend on bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators. Pollinators are vital to a successful and thriving ecosystem. Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive. Like all of us, these hard-working creatures need food, water, and shelter. ⁣ ⁣ Tips to consider:⁣ ⁣ 🐝 Provide habitat for different pollinators by planting native flowers that bloom at different times. Nectar-rich flowers attract both insect pollinators and hummingbirds.⁣ ⁣ 🦋 Offer pollinators a drink! Place a shallow dish of water on your deck or windowsill to help thirsty pollinators stay hydrated. By placing several semi-submerged stones in the water dish, you can provide pollinators with places to land so they can drink without running the risk of drowning.⁣ ⁣ 🪲 Leave the weeds! Many plants that are called weeds are actually very useful to pollinators.⁣ ⁣ 🌼 Ensure that different types of pollinators visit your yard by pl...