Mason bees

“Another of my garden bee-hotels. Drilled wooden blocks; 2-10mm holes. Bottom block has Red Mason Bee nests from 2014.”

On a hot day, a hive of bees can use over a quart of water! Keep them healthy and hydrated with this DIY Bee Bath.

Add an insect house to your garden to provide nesting sites for solitary bees and insects. Make your own but ensure it has a waterproof roof, or invest in a bespoke bee hotel such as the Big Insect Biome, £59.99 (http://wildlifeworld.co.uk).

Our bee population is quickly fading thanks to pesticides and GMO crops. Help keep these important animals thriving with a mason bee house you can make from a simple wooden cubby box. #ad #thriftstorefind

Mason bees like to live in areas with lots of nooks and crannies. An old wood pile or dead tree is their 'natural' habitat, but a homemade bee house or a bee house from the market are great substitutes to help attract them. Here are some tips for choosing the perfect location for your B&B:

Making your own DIY bee watering station is a very simple and cheap way to help pollinators. It doesn't have to be fancy - a simple bowl full of marbles will do the trick - and it can makes a huge positive impact on bees in your area!

The Importance of Bees: Pollination The most important thing that bees do is pollinate. Pollination is needed for plants to reproduce, and so many plants depend on bees or other insects as pollinat…

We love all of these bee friendly ideas for the garden. These are great ways to attract more bees to our outdoor living space!

Mason bee hotels and a bee bath/drinking station to attract pollinators for my garden. I also planted flowers in my vegetable beds.

By providing food and water in your garden, you can encourage native bees to visit and by making them a bee hotel, you can encourage them to stay. Why is this important? Bee’s are crucial po…