An expert has shared an important reason why you should put pebbles in your garden and it’s an easy way to help wildlife. Experts at Plant retailers, Beards & Daisies, are raising awareness about the vital role bees play in our ecosystems – and how simple, accessible garden tweaks can help support their survival. From wildflower-rich windowsills to pesticide-free patios, it turns out making your garden bee-friendly is easier than you think.
Connor Towning, Lead Horticulturist at Beards & Daisies, has shared his top tip for attracting bees to your garden with pebbles. He said: “A shallow dish of water with pebbles for bees to land on gives them a safe place to drink and rest.”
Supporting insects in your garden is an easy way to help the environment and do your bit for bee populations which are crucial for pollination and this simple trick could help. There’s no better time than May to help out bees, the month of World Bee Day.
“Bees play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystems healthy,” says Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies.
“Without them, many of the plants and crops we rely on simply wouldn’t thrive. Supporting bee populations isn’t just great for your garden – it’s vital for biodiversity and the future of our food supply.”
According to the World Economic Forum, nearly 75% of the world’s food crops rely at least partially on pollination.
However, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and disease.
But this isn’t the only way you can help bees in your garden.
You can also plant nectar-rich flowers like lavender, echinacea, foxgloves, and cosmos which are easy for bees to access.
Another tip is to let a patch of your lawn grow wild with dandelions, clover and daisies. Even though this may look a little overgrown, bees will love it.
Make sure to stop using any chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides which can be lethal to bees and other insects.
If you don’t have a garden, don’t worry, you can still help. “A sunny windowsill, a hanging basket, or even an old teapot filled with soil and flowers can become a mini bee café. It’s about small, thoughtful planting, not space.”
“Whether you’re growing herbs like thyme and rosemary or a window pot of marigolds, you’re offering food and shelter to one of nature’s most important workers.”
By making these few small changes to your garden, you can contribute towards helping bees and other wildlife.
