Bug Habitat DIY

In your own garden, providing a water source and growing native plants that provide nectar and pollen sources for these beneficial insects and wild pollinators can help. Plant for a continuous bloom cycle — including plants that bloom especially early or late in the season.“We are and will be increasingly living in urban habitats,” says Benjamin. “We tend to think of them very differently than natural habitats, but the reality is, they are just another ecosystem — and one that deserves the same attention.”Tell us: Are you accommodating the good bugs in your garden? Please share details in the Comments section below.More: Gardeners Champion Nature’s Cause in the City

Build a bug box. Bees and bugs are resourceful when it comes to where they live, but we can also make things a little easier for them. Gather plant clippings and leftover wood from your yard to build a backyard bug habitat for local critters. This thoughtful craft project encourages everyone to ask questions about who we share our ecosystems with and how we all fit together in the big picture. See more: How to Help Your Town’s Beneficial Birds and Bugs

Urban HedgerowSaveEmail Build a bug box. Bees and bugs are resourceful when it comes to where they live, but we can also make things a little easier for them. Gather plant clippings and leftover wood from your yard to build a backyard bug habitat for local critters. This thoughtful craft project encourages everyone to ask questions about who we share our ecosystems with and how we all fit together in the big picture.

Urban Hedgerow Save to Ideabook Email Photo Build a bug box. Bees and bugs are resourceful when it comes to where they live, but we can also make things a little easier for them. Gather plant clippings and leftover wood from your yard to build a backyard bug habitat for local critters.

Build a bug box. Bees and bugs are resourceful when it comes to where they live, but we can also make things a little easier for them. Gather plant clippings and leftover wood from your yard to build a backyard bug habitat for local critters. This thoughtful craft project encourages everyone to ask questions about who we share our ecosystems with and how we all fit together in the big picture. See more: How to Help Your Town’s Beneficial Birds and Bugs

Build a bug box. Bees and bugs are resourceful when it comes to where they live, but we can also make things a little easier for them. Gather plant clippings and leftover wood from your yard to build a backyard bug habitat for local critters. This thoughtful craft project encourages everyone to ask questions about who we share our ecosystems with and how we all fit together in the big picture.