I understand how encouraging populations is good for the whole ecosystem and the benefits of that, but it’s statements like “bees and other insects are responsible for 90% of our crop pollination, without them we’re doomed” that leave me unclear.

I enjoy gardening and I love bees and all that, and I understand why it’s important to increase native pollinators. But I’m unsure how planting native plants in my garden that the insects love is contributing with regards specifically to the whole crop issue.

If I plant some good plants and a shit tonne of bees visit me, are they not going to prefer being in my area and pollinating my plants rather than contributing to the human and crop side of things?

How is me having a lovely bee-filled garden helping with that issue?