biodiversity

I mowed my clover lawn below 5 cm just to keep it tidy: when I went looking for the bees in June, it was already too late

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I mowed my clover lawn below 5 cm just to keep it tidy: when I went looking for the bees in June, it was already too late

A seemingly tidy 5cm mow destroys clover flowers before they bloom, leaving bees with nothing to eat all summer. Research shows raising your mower deck and extending the interval between cuts can triple bee activity on residential lawns.

5 Plants to Install in March That Will Save Bees and Transform Your Garden’s Biodiversity

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5 Plants to Install in March That Will Save Bees and Transform Your Garden's Biodiversity

March is your critical window to plant species that rescue bee populations while creating a thriving biodiversity hub. From early crocuses to strategic specialists like lungwort, these five plants transform gardens into sustainable ecosystems that strengthen year after year.