Organic gardeners know how important insects are in the growing area. From predators to pollinators, they play a key role in the wildlife ecosystem. But which are the best plants to support insect life? This major study led by the RHS has been looking at British native and non-native plant varieties. Investigating whether UK invertebrates prefer near-native (Northern Hemisphere) or exotic (Southern Hemisphere) plants. They looked at pollinating insects, plant-dwelling invertebrates and – most recently – insects which are ground-active ie weevils, beetles and spiders.
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/news/rhs-plants-bugs-study-%E2%80%93-results
