Creating Bee-Friendly Habitats
The article discusses the importance of bees in gardens and allotments and how their populations have been negatively impacted by the loss of flower-rich grasslands in Britain. However, there are simple things gardeners can do to help bees, such as planting nectar and pollen-rich flowers and avoiding disturbing natural nest sites. It is also important to avoid using pesticides and to leave lawns or grass areas a little longer between cuts to allow bee-friendly plants like clover and knapweed to flower.
Bee hotels or bird boxes can also be put up to provide nesting sites for different bee species. Becoming a beekeeper is another option, and urban beekeeping is on the rise. By taking these simple steps, gardeners can help transform their patch into a bee haven and support the important role bees play in pollinating flowers and producing fruit.
Video Summary:
- Bees play an important role in gardens and allotments
- Britain has lost 97% of its flower-rich grasslands, negatively impacting bee populations
- Simple things gardeners can do to help bees include planting bee-friendly flowers, avoiding disturbing natural nest sites, and avoiding pesticides
- Bee hotels or bird boxes can provide nesting sites
- Urban beekeeping is on the rise
- Supporting bees can help pollinate flowers and produce fruit