5 Tips for Choosing Bee-Friendly Plants

Select a variety of flowering plants that bloom at different times of the year to provide a continuous food source for bees. Avoid using chemical pesticides on your plants, as they can harm bees and other beneficial pollinators. Plant native flowers that are rich in nectar and pollen to attract bees to your garden, such as lavender, sunflowers, and bee balm. Provide a water source for bees, like a shallow dish filled with marbles and water, to help them stay hydrated. Avoid using hybridized plants with double flowers, as they may produce less nectar and pollen for bees to feed on.