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World Bee Day takes place on 20th May and aims to highlight the role that bees play in our ecosystem. The UK and Ireland are home to over 270 species of bees which are essential pollinators, responsible for the growth of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. However, bee populations worldwide are declining due to factors like habitat loss and pesticide use but leading brand Johnsons Lawn Seed has the answer for attracting honey-producing pollinators to your outdoor space and how to create a bee-friendly garden. 

Pollinators are essential to the world's biodiversity, as nearly three-quarters of our global food crops rely on bees and other beneficial insects. Pollination is key to our food supply, with one in three bites of food depending on this process. Bees and other pollinators also allow the cross-pollination of flowers, leading to the production of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds from plot to plate. 

Celebration tins of wildflower seed contain enough to cover an area of up to 15m2, which makes them a great value purchase, keeping the children entertained over half term. A quick win for bees and those that want instant colour, the wildflowers will appear in just eight weeks, and a garden will come to life with buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies with minimal effort. 

As well as planting wildflower seeds, you can also attract bees with a bee-friendly insect hotel in a south-facing spot outside where it can get plenty of sun. It's also essential to keep bees hydrated to help them continue their work as pollinators. One simple way to provide water for bees is to set up a water source in your garden. You can do this by placing a shallow tray filled with water and lining it with rocks. The rocks serve as landing pads for the bees, allowing them to safely access the water without the risk of drowning.

Guy Jenkins, Consumer Manager at Johnsons Lawn Seed said: “Sadly, it’s estimated that 35 bee species are threatened with extinction in the UK but both our Celebration and Country Meadow mix can help you create a haven for bees and other pollinators while adding beauty and biodiversity to an outdoor space. Not only will the wildflower ranges create a positive impact in your outdoor space but also on World Bee Day and beyond.”