Are you cautious around bees in your yard? Fear not! You can raise native bees, which are gentle and non-aggressive, with help from Crown Bees, located in Woodinville, WA.

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There are many good reasons to raise native bees, and your home landscape with diverse flowering plants is an ideal location for them. Native bees are solitary and don’t congregate into hives like honey bees. They look for small holes to nest in and raise offspring, an easy offering you can provide.

Here’s what Crown Bees says about these bees:

“They're Super Pollinators—Many solitary bees belly flop onto flowers and get pollen all over their bodies. They pollinate 95% of the flowers they visit, whereas Honeybees generally pollinate about 5% of the flowers they visit.”

“They're Perfect for Backyards—Cavity-nesting bees, like mason and leafcutter bees, are gentle, easy to raise, and fun to watch. Not to mention, they can double or even triple your yields!”

You can support our native bees by adding a bee house to your backyard. One sweet thing about these houses is that they can nestle into a hidden corner of your yard without changing the aesthetics. Or you can showcase a beautiful bee house from Crown Bees! This would be a great addition to your yard along with your pollinator-friendly plants.

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If you need help establishing a bee-friendly landscape, Earthdance Organics can assist you. Our Organic Plant Care supports healthy, thriving plants so you can enjoy your yard as Nature intended. We care about our native bees!