Plant These to Save The Bees

Plant These TO Save The Bees Bees are the most important pollinator in ecosystems that contain flowering plants But they disappear really fast by a phenomenon named Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) In the last l0 years we have lost 50% of all beehives, caused by urbanization, extreme pesticide use, closure of beekeeping businesses In the UK, just for 1 year, the bee population reduces with 30% Bees pollinate around 75% of all plant types used for human food around the world Saving the bees, we save our nature and food the bees Tlps to attract Avoid using pesticides on plants when they are blooming Make sure your garden maintenance is regular and effective Even have a beekeeper to place some hives in your garden, if you like. Then you will have the possibility to consume natural products and have more health benefits Create the appropriate habitat by planting some of the following herbs and flowers. Help the world! Flowers Bees find blue, purple and alse yellow flowers for most attractive. These colours increase the collection of flower Dahlia Lavender nectar Hydrangea Lavatera Herbs Long-tongued bees are attracted to plants in the mint family, such as salvia, oregano, thyme and mint Salvia Oregano Thyme Mint One third of the human food supply is produced thanks to the bees Can you imagine living in a world without Coffee, Fruits or Chocolate? Sources Infographic created by http://www.foxileas.com/uploads/file s/lerbs%20for%20Pollinafors%202015 påi Garden Care Manchester http://beespotter.org/topics/beegarden http://nativeplants.msu.edu/uploads/ files/Native-ilowering-plants.pdf www.GardenCareManchester.co.uk http://www.gardeners.com/how- to/attracting-beneficial-bees/5024.htm XXX