While some bees, called “generalists,” aren’t picky about the type of flower, others are “specialists” and need pollen from particular plants. It’s the right color. If you thought red or yellow was a bee’s favorite flower color, guess again. They actually see flowers in the ...
Now I always think about how I can accommodate more bee friendly plants and flowers into my yard to make a sanctuary for honeybees and other beneficial pollinators. This is as easy as planting a small patch of native wildflowers, herbs or even a flowering vegetable garden. Keep it chemical...
Heather:Right, long beyond the flowers. The flowers, particularly for bumblebees, the fall-blooming plants are critical because what’s happening in the fall is the new queens produced in a bumblebee colony are coming out, and they’re practicing forging. And while they’re visiting flowers ...
Very pleased with the delivery and the seeds. I have sowed them and look forward to the wildflowers in the future. D F Hyde Arrived in lovely packaging, planted the seeds hoping for lovely plants for the bees Nicola Gimson fast delivery ...
is the star of this dog-friendly garden that feels a lot like an escape hideaway. “I want our garden to be a tranquil escape, and be bird and bee friendly,” says Mary Morrison. “We have tried to focus on native perennials, bee-friendly plants, hardy and easy-to-care-for plants....