Bees and Space: How Much Do They Need?
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Bees and Space: How Much Do They Need?

ByNiki

Honeybees are essential pollinators of crops and wild plants, but their populations have declined in recent years. One way to help reverse this trend is by becoming a beekeeper yourself. Before you invest in a hive and some bees though, you need to remember that bees need space! Surprisingly, bees actually require very little space,…

Plant Problems: Why Does My Lavender Plant Not Smell?
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Plant Problems: Why Does My Lavender Plant Not Smell?

ByNiki

Lavender is a plant known for its relaxing scent, but sometimes your lavender plant may not smell as strong as you would like. There are a few reasons why this may be the case, and in this article, we’re going to explore why your lavender plant doesn’t smell like lavender and what you can do…

Pollinators: What Colours Attract Pollinators More?
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Pollinators: What Colours Attract Pollinators More?

ByNiki

Pollination is a process that every garden needs. It doesn’t matter if you grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit, or anything in between, you won’t get very far without pollination! Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma. This is done by insects mostly but also by wind and other means. If…