Bees are suffering from hunger and increasing hunger. Bee pastures are a wonderful way to maintain and promote their populations. Not only bees enjoy them, but they are often a real feast for the eyes for flower lovers too.
How do you create a bee pasture?
A bee pasture is best planted using aseed mixture with a wide distribution. Flower mixtures that contain bothannualandperennial plants are ideal. These should have plenty of nectar and pollen to offer and should be in bloom for a long period of time.
What are the advantages of creating a bee pasture?
Creating a bee pasture benefits thebees, who nowadays only find a few nectar-rich plants due to monocultural agriculture and the numerous arable land. In addition, such a bee pasture is also valuable for otherinsectssuch as bumblebees, butterflies, hoverflies and beetles. Last but not least, bee pastures generally require only alow maintenance effort and once established they can last for many years.
Which flowers are suitable as pasture for bees?
Plants with along flowering periodand a high content ofnectar and pollen are ideal for creating a bee pasture Plants for the bee pasture are perennial, so you don't have to worry about a new bee pasture every year. The following flowers are particularly recommended for a bee pasture:
- Phacelia
- Borage
- Marigolds
- Cornflowers
- Asters
- Sunflowers
- Poppies
- Bluebells
- Lupins
- Aquilegia
Which plants, besides flowers, are suitable for a bee pasture?
In addition to flowers, variousherbs,early bloomersandwoody plants are bee-friendly and are suitable for Creating a bee pasture. Herbs such as sage, thyme, lemon balm, lavender, savory and basil are extremely popular and rich sources of nectar and pollen. Among the early bloomers, grape hyacinths, crocuses and tulips are at the top of the bees' favorite list. In addition, you provide the bees with a pasture that lasts for many years with cornelian cherries, serviceberries, privet and hibiscus.
How to prepare the soil for bee pasture?
Before you spread the seed mixture, the soil should be loosened by about thetop 5 cm. It doesn’t have to be particularly nutrient-rich. What is particularly important is their crumbly, loose texture.
How do I create the bee pasture step by step?
If you have got the rightseedsfor the bee pasture (a seed mixture is recommended), you should make sure that the chosen location is sunny to partially shaded. If the soil is well prepared, you can sow theseeds in spring It is advisable to mix the mostly fine seeds with sand beforehand in order to be able to distribute them more evenly over the bed or meadow. After sowing the bee pasture, the seeds are carefully raked into the bed. Then the watering takes place.
Can the bee pasture be created in a bucket?
Even if you don't have your own garden, but only abalconyor aterrace, you can have aCreating a bee pasture Buckets, balcony boxes and other planters can be used for the bee pasture. Fill these with a mix of flowers or flowers of your choice such as nasturtiums and marigolds.
Tip
Long-term bee pasture with trees and bushes
Woods as bee pastures are particularly beneficial for bees and other insects as well as for humans themselves. With their size and variety of flowers, many trees and bushes offer a true paradise for bees. Once established, they require little care. For example, fruit trees, barberry, hibiscus, hawthorn and snowberry are well suited.
