Planting tips

• Have an overall plan – consult nurseries or farm planting advisors and local beekeepers
• Make a flowering calendar of what bee plants you already have on site and then select plants to fill in pollen supply gaps
• Optimise bee nutrition by selecting the best plants with abundant pollen or nectar and reliable flowering times
• Use a mix of plants – some flower in the first year,others may take time to first flowering
• Stage the phases of the planting over time –only plant what you can manage, including ongoing maintenance
• Don’t overcrowd – let the plants grow into the space for their mature size
• Have a plan for weed control and protect plants from stock and pests
• Be prepared to irrigate in dry weather