![]() If you have more space to play with plant a rosemary shrub and a lavender bush. Try herbs like marjoram, thyme, chives, sage or creeping rosemary in a pot. To make a bee garden bee-friendly, incorporate as many plants that bees love in your garden scheme. ![]() It’s important to have the right balance of shade and sun in your garden if you want bees to stick around.' What do you put in a bee garden? Richard Petrie explains, 'Many beehives are in the sun but it is thought that honey bees in particular love the shade where they can still feel the warmth but are not in direct sunlight. ![]() Take note of these garden shade ideas to keep both you and honeybees in a lovely shady spot. We mentioned earlier to set a bee hotel in your garden in full sun but it's also thought that honey bees prefer warm shade. (Image credit: Future PLC / Simon Scarboro) 8. Fix it securely to a fence or wall and fill it with either blocks of wood or sticks.' It’s easy to create a bee hotel in your garden, all you need is a wooden box open on one side. Richard Petrie adds, 'Whilst some bees nest in thick grass, others make nests in bird boxes or trees. Bee hotels are simple to make or can be bought for under £10.' Although we typically think of bees as part of a hive, some bees are solitary and will lay their eggs alone in tunnel-like nests. Gardening expert, Matt Jordan at The Greenhouse People (opens in new tab) says, 'To invite more bees into your garden, you could also install bee hotels. Find out more on how to make a bee hotel (opens in new tab). The eggs then hatch and larvae emerge from the hotel. Position bee hotels in full sun and over time, solitary bees will lay their eggs in bee hotel cavities. Investing in a bee hotel, like this one from Naturais at Amazon (opens in new tab) is a great way to boost bee diversity in your garden, by attracting solitary species.
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