To make the nesting areas for the bees, simply drill lots of holes of different depths and sizes into the posts. Smaller bees such as the yellow-faced bee will use smaller holes usually around mm across, and larger bees such as wool-carders, leafcutters and masons will use the larger diameter holes of mm.
Just like us humans, bees and other pollinators need water to survive. A pond is a natural and safe source of water that allows bees to easily drink from.
And if you want to do more…. To find out more visit their website. With the growing interest in nature and wildlife preservation, gardeners are being encouraged to attract more wildlife species into their gardens. One way this can Foxgloves are cottage garden favourites that are very easy to grow from seed. Being hardy biennials they will flower the year after they are sown Did you know, there are 1.
Consumer helpline 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri. How to Attract Bees into your Garden Share this. Lavender The trusty lavender plant is an all-time favourite for bees as shown in a study conducted in by scientists at the University of Sussex. Highly-bred varieties of lavender such as grosso, hidcote giant and gros bleu were shown to be the most attractive to bumblebees.
Blue Borage The same study found that honeybees were most attracted to blue borage flowers. The blue borage — also known as starflower — is a medicinal herb with edible leaves and flowers. The herb grows happily in the UK climate but its origins trace back to the Mediterranean. Marjoram Marjoram is a herb popular amongst honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, it was found that the herb was the best plant all-round.
Pansies love cool weather, so plant them in the early spring and fall. They are great as a pot or border plant, and with proper care, can flower almost all year long, although bees may only visit in the warmer months.
A late spring bloomer, a peony's large fluffy flowers come in a range of colors, sizes, and shapes. Plant bare-root specimens in a sunny spot in the fall for spring blooms. An early spring bloomer, these flowers serve as a fresh nectar source for bees. Often appearing when there is still snow on the ground, these bulbs are low maintenance. There are many varieties of phlox, which can range from low-growing ground cover to tall breeds that can add height to the backs of your flower beds.
Bees will flock to the highly fragrant flowers. Plant sunflower seeds in the spring for spectacular blooms in late summer months. Plant tall varieties in the back of a garden or intersperse shorter bloomers throughout your garden bed. A perfect addition to an herb garden, thyme will flower in the middle of the spring to mid-summer. Not only will bees buzz around these fragrant blossoms, you can pick and use them in salads, as a garnish, or sprinkled on avocado toast.
Heavy bloomers, zinnias are easy to start from seed after the last frost. While these full-sun lovers are annuals, they effortlessly reseed from year to year. Bees will make a, well, beeline to this beauty with silvery leaves and pretty purple flowers. It's a great choice for garden borders. Added bonus: The fragrant flowers can be dried and used in aromatic sachets or cooked into shortbread cookies. The orange centers of coneflowers aka Echinacea is full of rich nectar that will attract loads of honeybees.
Plant these hardy, sun-loving plants in the fall or spring. Country Life. Honeybees need water to cool the hive in the hot summer months and to dilute honey in the winter. The simplest way to accomplish this is by filling a bucket or pail with water, and floating a generous amount of wine corks in the water.
The corks work as a landing pad so bees can drink their fill of water without drowning. While most people assume all bees live in hives, the large majority of them are solitary wanderers. By creating a safe nesting habitat in your yard, you can do a lot to help the native bee population thrive.
Wood nesting bee houses can be purchased at a Homestead Gardens retail store or made at home.
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