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Plants for bees

Make your garden a haven for bees by planting pollen and nectar-rich flowers. Whatever your garden space this selection will help get it buzzing.

Practical tips

  1. Aim to have something in flower every month of the year.
  2. If you have room, plant a flowering tree.
  3. Plant things you enjoy as well as the bees!

Annuals for a splash of colour or pots

Bulbs and perennials for the flower border

Wildflowers or lawn flowers

Herbs

Shrubs and trees for the bees

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