The Bee-Friendly Garden: Design an Abundant, Flower-filled
Yard that Nurtures Bees and Supports Biodiversity by Kate Frey and Gretchen
LeBuhn
This gorgeously illustrated book not only offers ideas for
brightly colored flower gardens that will attract bees to your garden, but
includes ideas for herbs and produce that will also attract these vital
insects. The awarding-winning authors
explain the importance of bees in gardens for pollination and the problem of
bee colony collapse, discuss the benefits of bee-friendly plants (shrubs,
perennials, trees and herbs) and include a list of plants that don’t particularly
encourage bee visits. They offer design
suggestions for every setting from a small area, dense plantings replacing
lawns, wildflower meadows and more formal, structured gardens. An extensive list of plants includes
hardiness zones and whether the plants are native to the area, invasive or
spreading. Bee-friendly resources
include public gardens and nurseries. This is the perfect book to have at hand
during these cold winter months while dreaming and planning for the spring
planting season.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for
this review.
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