Bees need shelter from the elements, so providing places for them to hide can “bee” beneficial. You can create bee shelters by leaving areas of your garden un-mulched or by stacking branches or logs in a quiet corner of your yard. This provides a safe place for bees to rest...
You don’t need a large property to create a meadow planting. A curbside strip, slope, or other sunny spot is all that’s necessary. Here are some tips to get you started.WHAT IS A MEADOW GARDEN?There are no hard and fast rules for what defines a meadow garden. These areas consist ...
You don’t need an endless budget to create a successful sensory garden, though. A few bird feeders, a window box of herbs, and a set of chimes covers all the senses. A set of camper chairs and string lights creates a cozy ambiance to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds. Allan ...
and similar locations. They’re opportunistic and will happily use man-made nests as well. You can purchase bee houses from your local garden supply store. Another option is to create your own at home by drilling holes into wooden blocks, logs, or by binding together hollow reeds. Place you...
Create shelter. To protect butterflies, site trees and shrubs where they will provide a windbreak and a place out of the rain. These plants will also give places for butterflies to roost at night or hide from predators. Another source of shelter is a log pile, which can be hidden out of...
If possible, select a garden location that receives direct sunlight; most flowering plants need at least six to eight hours of sun per day for optimal growth. Even if partial shade exists in your location, planting blooms that tolerate less sun can create beautiful flowerbeds that still look ...
"do not be small but do not be evil." Get into the habit of not littering, spitting, not scribbling, trampling on the lawn, moving, bending, and so on. Dear students, Let us join hands and work together to create a beautiful and tidy learning environment for ourselves. Isnt that bad...
Citronella candles:These candles contain citronella oil which is a scent mosquitoes find unpleasant. Place the candles around your outdoor seating area to create a protective barrier. Bug zappers:UV light attracts insects, and when the insects come in contact with the zapper, they are electrocuted...
• Are bumblebees native?Yes. • Are bumblebees pollinators?Yes. • Where do bumblebees live?Below-ground nests, often in old rodent burrows. Mason Bee (Osmia spp.) Shutterstock/thatmacroguy Mason bees build mud walls inside their nests to create compartments for their young to grow...
A "Bee Friendly Garden" sign from Pollinator Partnership. Planting a variety of native wildflowers draws butterflies, bees and other pollinators to your yard for food and shelter. Billy Synk/Pollinator Partnership Native wildflowers, leaf cover and rotten logs draw lady beetles and the hover fly...