With bees on the decline, we all want to do our part to help preserve this vital pollinator. If you would like to you can create a space in your garden to help bees thrive you may enjoy starting your very own bee garden.

Learn how to make a bee friendly garden by following these simple steps and adding a few bee friendly plants and flowers to your garden.

HOW TO ATTRACT BEES

Bees don’t need much to survive. In fact they really need the same things we need and that includes a home, water, sun and food.

BUG HOUSES

Add a bug house to your bee garden. Many of the bees that will visit your garden do not have a hive to go home to. They build a nest in small holes inside wood.

Water

Plan a water source for your bees. A small shallow dish filled with stones can be filled with water leaving the top of the stones dry for bees to land on and drink to give them a safe water source inside your bee garden.

BEST FLOWERS FOR BEES

Wildflowers are a bees favorite. You can choose from a wide variety of wildflowers or choose a mix of them.

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is a great one to add to your garden. Bee balm is a great herb that earned its name because this lemon balm is a great attracted to bees.

CONEFLOWER

Coneflower is a great flower for your bee garden. When the bees land on it to feast they look like they are wearing little fairly skirts and are sure to spark your imagination.

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