Bees are essential insects to ensure pollination and subsequent fruiting of plants. That is why it is recommended to put plants that attract them and thus be able to achieve an even better quality and quantity of fruits. The species that we are going to tell you next they are especially interesting to accompany the gardenor in the area where you have fruit trees. Also, of course, to give more life to the garden.
It is important do not use chemical pesticides since they could eliminate beneficial insects for our favorite corner, including bees. To ensure the success of planting these plants, we recommend using natural remedies to combat pests and / or diseases that may appear.
Rosemary
The romerowhose scientific name is Rosemary officinalisIt is a perennial plant, shrub type if it is allowed to grow freely, native to the Mediterranean. Its leaves have a very characteristic dark green color, and the flowers are small, lilac-bluish in color. It is an ideal plant for low-maintenance gardens as it resists drought without problems from the second year after planting.
Balm
The Balmwhose scientific name is Melissa officinalisis a perennial herbaceous plant with an approximate height of about 20-25cm. The leaves are similar to those of the nettle, light green with slightly serrated edges, although without thorns of course. It is also native to the Mediterranean region, and can be had both in pot and in the garden.
Thyme
The thymewhose scientific name is Common thymeis a perennial herbaceous plant with an approximate height of about 35cm. Originally from Europe reaching even as far as Africa and Asia, it supports the sea breeze and drought. Its beautiful flowers with four lilac petals are small but… very decorative! They are ideal to give color to the garden, don’t you think?
Oregano
The oreganowhose scientific name is Oregano vulgarisis a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach 45cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean, and is widely used as a spice, although here we undoubtedly remain for its ornamental qualities, and for its ease in attracting beneficial insects such as bees.
All these plants are those that, with low maintenance, they will give us many joys.
