How to Build a Bee Hotel: Welcome Solitary Bees Into Your Garden

Bees are one of the most important creatures in our ecosystem, playing a vital role in pollinating nearly 75% of the food crops we rely on. A garden buzzing with bees is a sign of a healthy, balanced environment, full of blooming flowers, fruits, and vegetables. However, many people don’t realize that there are over 4,000 species of native bees in North America alone, and most of them are not the honeybee—they’re solitary bees like mason bees, leafcutter bees, and carpenter bees. These native bees are actually far more efficient pollinators than the familiar European honeybee. But their numbers are

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