BEES

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We’ve been warned for years that the bee population is on the decline. So, what can we do as everyday gardeners to help? We've compiled a list of quick-tips to help turn your garden into a bee haven!

B.Y.W.P. - Blue, Yellow, White, and Purple.
These are the four flower colors that are most attractive to our buzzing little friends. This is because bees perceive light differently than we do. The wavelength of the color red, for example, is too long for a bee to actually see. Stick with our acronym B.Y.W.P. if you want to please Her Highness Hymenoptera! Single to mingle. When it comes to flower selections, single flowers contain more pollen and nectar for bees to enjoy. Being less densely packed with petals makes them more accessible for our bumble buddies. Examples of single flowers include...

Single to Mingle.
When it comes to flower selections, single flowers contain more pollen and nectar for bees to enjoy. Being less densely packed with petals makes them more accessible for our bumble buddies. Examples of single flowers include...

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