North America is home to 4,000 native bee species each playing a role in pollination and ecosystem health. A few you might spot in your garden: Bumblebees powerful pollinators of tomatoes & peppers Mason bees early spring fruit tree pollinators Carpenter bees tunnel into wood but also pollinate Sweat bees tiny, metallic, and love wildflowers Leafcutter bees use leaf pieces to build nests Planting natives = feeding more than just honeybees. Every bee matters.