If you have room for even one or two of these they'll attract many bees. Most of these plants will also attract a range of other interesting insects to the garden, including butterflies and honeybees.

Those little stingers are welcome to stay in the garden, though! Although bees can be helpful for gardens, if they nest and reproduce too close to your house, they can definitely pose a problem as ...

Flowers are the best way to attract bees so plant as many as you can ... and it’s a good way to keep the kids quiet for a while – send them out to look for a four-leaf clover!