Other pollinators...

Types of Pollinators
Bees share the job of pollinating. Some plants are pollinated by other animals, wind or water. Plant flowers have adapted to the different pollinators.

Birds
Some birds, especially hummingbirds, pollinate plants. The plants that attract birds are generally brightly colored, with red, orange or yellow flowers, but are often odorless, since birds have a poor sense of smell. The flowers are often long and tubular, with lots of nectar, and are sturdy enough for perching on.

Some birds do pollination as part of their routine; other do it naturally.  Rubbing up against a flowering plant, drinking water, etc.

Butterflies are also pollinators in the same sense as bees and birds.  

Other Animals

Many animals that pollinate plants, such as bats, are nocturnal, meaning "active at night," and so the flowers that need to attract them often have a strong smell, but may not be too colorful.

Wind
The wind pollinates many plants. Usually they have less colorful, unscented flowers and do not produce nectar. The stamens and pistils of these plants are often long. Their pollen is usually lighter in weight than other plant pollen. The wind carries the pollen from one plant to another.

Water
A small number of plants, particularly those in rivers and streams, are pollinated by water.

In my garden, I make sure that we place plants that draw in Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and other pollinators to help out and provide a food source.  I have water feeders all throughout my property.  I use herbs to draw in and protect from good and invasive insects.  Things like mint, clover, lemon balm, thyme, lavender, basil, etc.  all draw in or ward off insects that are necessary to healthy and successful gardens.

Because of my planting benefits for insects, birds, butterflies/moths, and other animals, my family reaps the benefits too.  Not only do we get the fruit from the crop for our bellies but we get the medicinal effects as well.  Chewing on 2-3 mint leaves with an upset stomach will be settled in about 20 minutes.   Ginger root has the same effect.   Cinnamon, Cheyenne pepper, lemon balm all can aid in digestion.  

It is a win-win situation to encourage pollination!  Save our Bees!!!