Gardening for Bees
Every flower counts —
even a single pot can help support your local bees.
Whether you have a sunny windowsill, a balcony planter, or a sprawling backyard, planting bee-friendly flowers is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to help our precious pollinators thrive. In return, bees reward us daily by pollinating the flowers, fruits, and vegetables that nourish us.
By turning even a small space into a buzzing haven, you become part of a bigger movement to protect and restore pollinator populations — starting right at home.
Small Steps, Big Impact
No matter the size of your garden, you can make a real difference.
Aim to plant at least five varieties of bee-friendly plants for each season.
This ensures a steady supply of pollen and nectar throughout the year — especially during the leaner months when bees need it most.
Go Local: Use Native Plants
Native plants are the backbone of any bee-friendly garden. They’ve evolved alongside local pollinators and are four times more attractive to native bees than exotic varieties.
Whenever possible, choose indigenous plants and heirloom herbs — they’re often more nutritious and better suited to our bees than modern hybrids. WHAT TO PLANT?
Mix Up the Colours
Bees see the world differently than we do, and they’re especially drawn to certain colors.
Best picks? Blue, purple, violet, white, and yellow.
Plant a variety of these to catch their eye and bring life to your garden.
Group Flowers in Clumps
Bees like efficiency!
Instead of scattering flowers randomly, plant them in clusters — about a meter wide if you have the space. This makes it easier for bees to find what they need without wasting energy.
Variety in Shape and Size
Different bee species have different tongue lengths and preferences.
Include flowers with a range of shapes and sizes — like daisy-like blooms, tubular flowers, and open flat blossoms — to cater to a wider range of visitors.
Bloom All Year Round
To truly support bees, plan for continuous flowering across all seasons.
Some bees emerge early in spring, while others are active into late autumn. A garden that always has something blooming is a lifeline.
Be the Buzz
You don’t need to be a beekeeper to help bees — just a conscious gardener.
Every bloom you plant, every native herb you grow, every patch you leave wild — it all adds up.
So dig in. Get your hands dirty.
Grow with purpose — grow for the bees.