re Leptospermum scoparium, which comes in multiple cultivars, Leptospermum flavescens, and Leptospermum rupestre. It perfumes the garden and attracts bees. The flowers of leptospermum are not only aesthetic, they are also fragrant and honey-producing. Their scent attracts bees which use them to prod ...
What is royal jelly? Royal jelly is a substance secreted by worker bees between the fifth and fourteenth day of their existence. In a hive, this gelatinous and pearly substance serves to feed the larvae and the queen of the colony. This precious substance is even the exclusive food of the hive's qu ...
to reintroduce nature into cities. When thrown into abandoned lots, seed bombs can: - raise urban dwellers' awareness about greening cities. - help bees and other pollinating insects find pollen in urban environments. - promote biodiversity in cities. Moreover, it is entirely possible to use thes ...
Phacelia tanacetifolia is a favorite flower of natural Gardening enthusiasts. It must be said that this annual herbaceous plant, which is a friend of bees, has multiple virtues to appeal to gardeners. Simply browse it during the spring to see this plant grow quickly at the expense of weeds or gra ...
ecially in the Arctic tundra where migratory birds feed exclusively on these insects. 2- They are pollinating insects. We talk a lot about the importance of saving bees to ensure crop pollination. However, we know less that mosquitoes are also part of the pollinating insects! Contrary to what we im ...
rbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family that is cultivated for its fruits. Its scientific name is Fragaria vesca. It is a melliferous plant, visited by bees. Strawberries can be recognized by the terminal tooth of their leaves, which is as long or longer than its two neighbors (unlike the leaves of t ...
. If you don't want to banish all insects from your garden, rest assured! Mosquitoes dislike this perennial plant, but other pollinating insects like bees and butterflies love its nectar and fragrance. 4- Bee balm is edible. Another good reason to adopt it: the bee balm is an edible plant that can b ...
ng Insects to the garden. These various weeds such as dandelions, clovers, nettles, plantain or daisies for example produce nectar sought after by bees, bumblebees and butterflies. The second good reason to stop mowing the lawn is to attract all those beneficial Insects that contribute to beau ...
aching children to know and recognize insects and other small beasts is actually a good way to reconcile them with animals that often scare them like bees, crickets and spiders of course. For example, have fun following ants and watching how they carry crumbs or other fragments on their back. Tak ...
ber for providing shade in the garden but also attracting pollinators? Its clusters of very fragrant flowers attract many pollinating insects like bees and bumblebees but also butterflies! If you don't have a garden but a simple balcony in the city, you can consider growing it in a container a ...
f: what's the point of going to such lengths to attract toads or frogs to my garden? Just like earthworms, butterflies or pollinating insects such as bees, amphibians are gardener's helpers! In fact, toads and frogs eat small insects, mosquitoes and flies, but also caterpillars and worms. And if ...
settle in a more shaded corner near the Statue of Liberty (well, its replica of course!). Last little advice: avoid the lawn next to the beehives because bees could disturb your outdoor meal... ...
very little maintenance and let them live their lives! Your garden may look less "perfect", but it will be more natural and welcoming to biodiversity such as bees and butterflies... 5- Natural materials and colors. If you want to invite nature into your home, the last of the 5 outdoor decoration tre ...
that do not exceed 1.50 m in height but are covered with a beautiful colorful bloom in autumn. The flowers of this shrub are melliferous and attract bees and butterflies! Its deciduous foliage emits an aromatic scent when crushed. The different varieties of Caryopteris offer flowers in shades of b ...
aling and re-wet drained peatlands. • take measures to support forests, for example by removing non-native plants. • protect pollinating insects such as bees and their habitats. This text still has to be formally approved by the Council and the European Parliament for final adoption. The fina ...
fe. In autumn, the white blossoming of Tetrapanax papyrifera adds to its charm. Its small pom-pom shaped flowers are clustered together. They attract bees and delight pollinating insects in general. More broadly, the rice paper plant promotes biodiversity in the garden because its flowering is foll ...
ling very well. Another significant advantage is that in June, it boasts small mauve flowers that are highly appreciated by pollinating insects such as bees and bumblebees. 3- The small Turkish woman Among the 5 water-saving plants that can be used as an alternative to grass, one should also mentio ...
ng. These few maintenance tips should allow you to enjoy beautiful colorful flowers throughout the summer season. These pretty corollas will also delight bees because they are nectar-producing. 5- How to multiply morning glories? Sowing is the easiest method to propagate morning glories. You can c ...
ed bloom, the desert willow is a honey plant that attracts all kinds of pollinators to the garden. Its corolla-shaped flowers are appreciated by butterflies and bees, especially the large black carpenter bees. In autumn, the flowers give way to elongated pod-shaped fruits. During this time of year ...
ative bloom. Its pink flowers, which contrast nicely with its dark green evergreen foliage, also have the advantage of being melliferous and attracting bees and other pollinators. The choice of a variety is generally dictated by the flower color. Depending on the shade of pink or red you desire, yo ...
