Ask a Master Gardener
Brenda Goeken
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Question: How can I attract bees to my garden? Part 3 Just as important as housing are food and water. A shallow bowl or birdbath works well, but be sure to provide a safe place for them to land such as sticks or pebbles in the water. This will prevent drowning. Muddy puddles left from watering your plants also furnish water. In fact, bees prefer muddy water because it supplies them with necessary minerals.
