What to Plant for the Bees

We can all agree that bees are amongst those of the upmost importance of creatures to all of mankind. Well, pollinators in general, are all important in keeping oxygen being produced on this planet.

So what can we do to ensure we keep these bees around and around our gardens in particular.

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Of course the main thing everyone can do is to plant flowers and herbs that the bees and other pollinators love!

Flowers

Look for these flowers the next time you are at your local flower shop! Be sure to choose flowers with different bloom times to ensure your garden as fresh blooms all summer long!

• clematis
• coneflower
• sedum
• butterfly bush
• roses
• foxglove
• hollyhocks
• geraniums
• marigolds
• sunflowers
• zinnias

Check out How to Grow Sunflowers here

Herbs

Of course herbs are good too! They too, get flowers on them that the bees love!

• Bee Balm
• Catnip
• Catmint
• Thyme
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Mint

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Learn more on Growing Mint in your Garden here!

Fruit/Vegetables

• Berries (rasp, black, straw, blue)
• Cantaloupe
• Watermelon
• Gourds
• Pumpkin
• Squash

Trees

Don’t forget to plant trees too! We all know that the world could use more anyway! But they too flower, and attract bees!

• Magnolia
• Hawthorne
• Poplar
• Alder

What Else Helps the Bees

Aside from planting flowers or herbs, there are other creative things that you can do to not only add decoration to your garden but also help the bees out and kind of create this oasis for them.

Housing

There are bee hotels that you can make and definitely get creative with! There is no limitation on the hotels! However you want to make it, is perfectly fine. Get out your thinking brain and get creative!

Waterers

Bees get thirsty too! Much like our DIY butterfly bath, the bees can use the same idea! You’ll want to create a shallow place for them to sit on yet be able to drink water.

Beekeeping

Beekeeping is also another great way to help out the bees, not only are you providing them with a hive, but it will help out your garden tremendously to have all those extra pollinators in your garden.

Check out this complete guide to Beekeeping for beginners to help you get your hive going!

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Go Organic

This is probably the best thing that you can do, not only for the creatures visiting your garden but for yourself as well! Don’t use any pesticides or chemicals on your plants!

For one, the chemicals seep into the plants that you yourself are then consuming. But two, its also getting into the nectar of the flower that the bees are then picking up and potentially dying from.

Don’t forget to do your part in saving the bees! There are numerous choices you can do to make a difference!