How Do You Make A Honey Bee Lure?
The overall population of honey bees has declined significantly in recent years. Most gardeners realize that this is a potential problem, since honey bees pollinate numerous flowers and plants and effectively help many gardens to bloom. Fortunately, honey bees can be lured into gardens and yards. Since they are attracted to certain types of flowers, trees, shrubs and plants, gardeners should intersperse these particular kinds in their gardens. They must also provide safe and natural places for honey bees to nest. Lure honey bees by planting a few of the following annuals and/or perrenials in your flower garden: lavender, snapdragon, cat nip, speedwell and Russian sage. Plant the following trees and shrubs in your yard and near your garden in order to lure honey bees: blueberries, elderberries, viburnum species, dogwoods, sweet pepperbush, buttonbush and bee brush. Plant your gardens near the following wildflowers: salvia, indigo bushes, aster, lupines, blazingstars, buckwheats and monk
