why you should do it

Not all bees live in hives with a queen. In fact, 90% of bee species are solitary. They live alone and, while they don't produce honey, are fantastic pollinators.

Many solitary bees like to nest in cavities, holes in wood, or hollow broken stems. Bee hotels are "ready-made" homes for these types of bees. By purchasing a bee hotel and maintaing it, you're helping out your local solitary bees and promoting pollination in your garden.

how you can do it

1. Purchase a bee hotel — Amazon has options.
2. Ideally place where the southeast morning sun can strike it. This will encourage bees to warm up at the start of the day.
3. Check in — make sure to evict spiders, ants, and other unwelcome guests.