Written by David Domoney.
There are few things more joyful in the garden than the gentle hum of bees moving from flower to flower. Whether you’re growing fruit and veg, filling borders with summer colour, or pottering about with a few containers, bees bring life and purpose to our plots. And it’s not just honeybees. Our gardens support bumblebees, solitary bees, and other beneficial pollinators like hoverflies, moths and butterflies.
As a gardener, one of the best things you can do is provide a steady supply of nectar and pollen throughout the year. By choosing the right plants in each season, you’ll help pollinators to stay fed, sheltered, and thriving.
Here is how to plant with pollinators in mind, season by season.
Top tips for planting to support bees and pollinators
Choose single-flowered varieties for better nectar access.
Avoid pesticide use and go organic where possible.
Mix native and non-native species for a longer …