Mason Bee Houses: Attract Mason Bees, Increase Pollination
Did you know that there is a type of bee that is native to North America and doesn’t sting? It’s called the Mason Bee, and it is an important part of our ecosystem. These bees play a vital role in pollination, and you can help attract them to your backyard by building Mason Bee Houses! In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of Mason Bees, how to build a Mason Bee House, and some tips for attracting these bees to your yard. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and…
How to Help the Pollinators
June is National Pollinator Month!! And they deserve to be recognized and celebrated!! Over the years the pollinator population has been greatly impacted by human lives and our urban development. But, we actually depend on the pollinators far more than we realize. Pollinators are a critical part of our food systems, environment, and economy. Keep reading to learn Why are Pollinators Important and 10 Ways you Can Help the Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies, & More! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. But, before we dive into 10 ways…
Pollinator Container Gardens
Just like with homesteading you don’t have to have acres and acres of land to create a small pollinator garden. You can plant a pollinator container garden oasis of nectar-rich flowers that will encourage the pollinators to stick around. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Here are some Native Plants that do well in Containers and attract Pollinators Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica) Nettles, despite their sting, are a wonderful companion plant in a garden, as they help release volatile oils in other plants, repel pests like aphids…
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More and more gardeners are anxious to plant a bee garden. By planting a bee garden, you too can do your part to help the bees by adding to the shrinking inventory of flower-rich habitat in your area. In return, the bees will pollinate your flowers, providing a bountiful harvest of fruits, seeds and vegetables as well as the joy of watching them up close. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Here are some things to consider when picking flowers for your garden that will attract Mason…
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How to Attract Mason Bees
Did you know that not all bees make honey? And honey bees aren’t the best pollinators? Mason bees on the other hand…. Spring Mason Bees are gentle, plump, dark-colored hole-nesting bees named after their habit of using clayey, mud to build protective walls. Among the first bees to fly in cool, wet spring weather, spring mason bees are perfect for pollinating fruit and nut orchards and berry patches. Keep reading to learn how to attract Mason Bees to your garden. Hummingbird Acres is a participant in the Amazon.com Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases linking to amazon.com and affiliated links. So, what is a…
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