Birdbaths are pretty common in gardens and yards, but bee-watering stations are something new for people to learn. The best part is that you don’t need to burn a hole in your pocket to feed the garden bees some water. TikTok gardening creator @growwithnith shared their easy DIY bee bath nestled in the perfect spot for bees. Amongst a bed of pretty and nectar-rich flowers, the creator set a plant pot turned upside down. On top of it, a terracotta saucer appropriately sized for bees and smaller insects was placed and filled the base with stones. Pouring from a jar of water, they carefully filled the saucer while ensuring the stones were above the water level for the convenience of the bees to perch on them.
“Help our bee friends stay hydrated with a bee hydration station. I popped a saucer on top of a pot…wine corks also work well! Fun to watch the bees float around,” the caption read. Additionally, the gardener advised cleaning the bee bath every two to three days and refilling the saucer every day. The viral post was liked by 36,800 people while commenters shared their insights. @tampawomensclinic wrote, “I just did this a week ago and after adding sugar water, they are coming every day and it makes me so happy!” @hello_autumnrose suggested, “The bees advise a spa day too! Love this sweet little sanctuary!” Besides serving the busy bees, the bee baths also add charm and elegance to your garden while acting as a refreshing pool for the pollinators.
The most sustainable way is to create a DIY bee bath using a spare plant pot and saucer of any kind. People can also repurpose the lid of a plastic container to make a shallow bath for bees. Placing stones inside the bath is imperative because it will provide access to the tiny pollinators, acting as a perch. Finally, add water to the saucer, but not filling it to the brim, and ensure the pebbles are popping out of the water pool.
Environmentalists Urge Bird Lovers to Set Up ‘Insect Hotels’ in Their Garden for One Key Reason
Walmart Is Selling a Popular Flowering Plant That Helps Attract More Pollinators — And It's Just $27
‘Bug Watching’ Is the Next Coolest Hobby — and All You Need Is This AI-Smart Pollinator Habitat
