Bees are essential to the health of the Earth’s ecosystems, but the populations of many species are dwindling. These ...

Once you’ve got your roof, you can build a square box to hold your bee nests. The box should be large enough to accommodate your nests, so about 5 inches deep and as tall and wide as your roof ...

Rent Mason Bees’ Mason bee kits ($60) include a Mason bee house, nesting block, bag of clay, pollinator flower seeds, and 50 to 60 Mason bee cocoons sent in spring.

Support UK bees during DEFRA's Bees Needs Week with Haskins Garden Centres' expert advice on bee-friendly gardening, ...

Homemade or purchased, bee nesting boxes are an effective way to draw solitary wild bees to your garden, though the artificial nests may be more for our benefit than the bees’.

The St. Clair Shores Community Garden will have some new residents this season. Two bee boxes will be added to the gardens to foster the bee population and help pollinate the plants.

Leafcutter bees are some of the most remarkable insects in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about these little ...

Bees are not fussy and simply want shelter from the elements and a suitable place to nest. Start with a block of wood that is 4 inches wide, 6 inches deep and about 1 foot tall.

Bee boxes force them to overwinter in proximity, which is not natural. There are also concerns that manufactured boxes harbor disease, reducing the chance of survival.

Assure that there are nesting spots for birds and bees, like trees, fallen logs and bee boxes, mixed into your pollinator garden. Enjoyed this article? Get expert home tips, ...

In 2018, the U.N. General Assembly sponsored the first “World Bee Day” to bring attention to the bees' plight. Steps as small as planting a pollinator garden or buying raw honey from local ...