Haven apiarist or bee-keeper Kerrie Flett has suggested people grow a variety of flowers to extend a flowering season in efforts to encourage bees in the garden environment.
She said, in response to World Bee Day today, that bees were particularly attracted to blue, purple, violet, white and yellow flowers.
“Bees drink a lot of water, so it’s good to be able to provide a water source,” she said.
“This can be a pond or bird bath, and be sure there are some rocks or even shade cloth in the water source so the bees don’t drown.