Pollination involves the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female part of a flower via a pollinator. Flowering plants and pollinators have evolved side by side to support one another, making certain plants better than others for inviting pollinators to your garden. This blog post delves into how pollination occurs, what plant characteristics signal specific pollinators, how you can invite pollinators to your garden, and a few ways to support your flowering plants. 

Nutrient cycling refers to biogeochemical processes that transfer nutrients like nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus between biotic and abiotic sources. Microorganisms are key players in nutrient cycling process. This infographic reviews how microbes support plants with their roll in nutrient cycling.