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CULTIVATING COMMUNICATION A Wendy Brister

Pollinators

and Plant

Relationships

– the Basics

Not another pollinator article, right?
Pollinator is a buzzword you are probably
asked about often - whether you work in
retail, installation, maintenance, or design.
Some customers might be able to identify
the most obscure insect and throw out
terms you haven’t heard since college,
while others like the pretty butterflies.
Regardless of the level of knowledge, there
are some important relationships to be
aware of – relationships that are relevant
whether you are specifying plants or selling
directly to consumers.
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