Natural gardens save bees – everyone can contribute!
Terrifying Facts:
80% of native wild bees nest in dead plant stems.
A single stem can harbor up to 20 pollinator larvae.
Cutting back too early destroys six months of bee development.
Wild bees do pollination work worth €2000 per garden.
What really lives in your "messy" garden:
Hidden Dwellers:
- Mason Bee Cocoons
- Leaf Cutter Bee Nests
- Native wasp larvae
- Eggs of useful predatory insects
- Important areas that should be protected:
- Hollow plant stems
- Leaf pile
- Standing perennials
- Conjunctions
How you can help:
* Wait until May to clean the garden.
* Let the stems stand at least 40 cm high.
* Create piles of rice.
* Mark areas as pollinator zones.
Your action plan:
* Stop all clean-up work until the temperatures are constantly above 10°C.
* Bundle cut stems and store them securely.
* Set up "pollinator corners" in the garden.
* Educate neighbors about the importance of protection.
Natural gardens save bees – everyone can contribute!
