There are other considerations too, such as seasons, flower shapes, and the fact that some flowers will only be visited by specific bee species and not others. Stick to the old-fashioned single varieties of both non-native and native plants for your bee garden. ‘Double’ plants have been bred to grow extra petals instead of anthers, the reproductive parts of the flowers, from which bees collect pollen. Stay away from anything with the word ‘double’ in the name or description. Plants that are not native to your area will attract bees as long as you pick the correct varieties. ![]() Shop for your bee garden plants at a reputable nursery with knowledgeable staff who can assist you. Certain bees require the native plants of their area to survive. Native plants will attract a variety of native bees. The best plants to choose for your bee garden are varieties that are native to your area. Native bees come in a startling array of colours and range from 2 to 24 mm in size.Īustralian Native Male Thyreus caeruleopunctatus by Laurence Sanders What makes a plant useful for, and attractive to bees?Īustralia has over 2000 species of native bees as well as the European honeybees we all know. In return, the bees will increase the health and productivity of your garden and the gardens of those around you. Planting a well-designed bee garden provides food and shelter for bees, allowing them to nest and increase their population in safety. It is estimated one out of every three bites of food we take is made possible by bees and other pollinating wildlife. That includes the plants which serve as food for humans. ![]() Approximately 80 percent of the flowering plants on earth require the help of pollinators, such as bees, for survival. Unfortunately, due to increasing population, land development and the use of pesticides, bee numbers are declining – the entire world is experiencing a shortage of bees.īees provide the much-needed service of pollinating plants.
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