Self-seeded flowers growing in a vacant lot in Cleveland, Ohio (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Self-seeded flowers growing in a vacant lot in Cleveland, Ohio

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Researchers say before planting wildflowers in urban areas to attract bees and other pollinators, it’s important to consider what might be in the soil – and if necessary find out whether there’s a local soil testing and cleanup service available first.

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