Bees

Bee hotel vs bee brick: which UK solitary bee nest is right for you?

A practical comparison of bee hotels and bee bricks for UK gardens, covering cost, siting, cleaning and the design...

Bees

Common mistakes in bee gardens: 10 planting errors and their fixes

Double flowers, spotless borders and a mid-summer lull are three reasons a bee garden can fail. Here are ten common...

Bees

How to plant a bee-friendly window box on a UK balcony or sill

Turn a balcony or windowsill into a summer feeding station for bees with nectar-rich plants, the right compost and a...

Bees

Beginner's guide to British bumblebees: identify the seven common garden species

Learn to identify the seven bumblebees you are most likely to see in a British garden, using colour bands, tail...