How to attract bees to your balcony?

Bees are an essential part of biodiversity. Indeed, they allow the pollination (fertilization of flowering plants by the transport of pollen) of many crops. Without bees, humanity is gradually disappearing. Putting green in your environment is therefore necessary to contribute to the survival of bees in the face of the degradation of biodiversity. Discover in this article how to help bees by creating an exterior that is attractive to them.

Adopt the right plants

Honey plants are the favorite plants of bees. Among them is lavender , which produces a very abundant nectar. Head to Margaux , our spring planter, with its central lavender, which the bees will love. In addition, its rural aesthetic will transport you straight to Provence. Also bet on ivy , very precious for our bees, thanks to our planter Josette . You can also cultivate a vegetable garden , the bees will improve the production of your plantations. You have a choice!

Ban pesticides

It is true that pesticides can be very useful in eliminating harmful insects, but they are the worst enemies of bees. This is one of the main causes of their disappearance, so avoid using them as much as possible. There are non-chemical products that you can use to achieve the same result. You can also arrange your plantations according to the principle of companion planting , which consists of planting different crops in close proximity and which thus promotes pest control and pollination.

A hotel for bees

Did you know ? Not all bees live in colonies. There are solitary bees that sometimes need habitat, especially in winter and during rainy periods. Set up a space sheltered from the weather where they will have the opportunity to make their nests. You can buy a ready-to-install gîte, but it's also an opportunity to do a DIY with your family to raise awareness about bees!