Bee hotels are everywhere now — in garden centres, supermarkets, and social media posts. They’re often sold as an easy way to “save the bees”.
But good intentions don’t always help.
Some bee hotels can support wildlife. Others do very little — and some can even cause harm. Here’s what actually helps solitary bees in the UK, and what to be cautious about.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
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Every May, a familiar hum returns to gardens across the UK: lawnmowers roaring back into action.
And every May, No Mow May asks a simple question instead:
What if we just… didn’t?
No Mow May is a campaign started by UK conservation charity Plantlife, encouraging people to leave their lawns uncut during May to support wildlife — especially pollinators — at a time when they need help most.
It’s not about messy gardens.
It’s not about guilt.
And it’s definitely not about doing everything perfectly.
It’s about making one small, gentle change — and letting nature do the rest.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
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