Garden Q&A: What flowers are best to plant for bees and other pollinators?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions
Crocus flowers growing at the Lee Fields in Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Crocus flowers growing at the Lee Fields in Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022 - 12:58
Peter Dowdall

QUESTION

I want to plant flower bulbs for next spring but I am not sure if I am doing the right thing for bees. 

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