Insect hotel diy how to build

Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.

A bug hotel is part garden art and part winter habitat for beneficial insects. Using plant material from around the garden and a cedar box you can create up dif…

If you're building the frame from scratch, create a simple box shape using wooden planks. Nail or staple the planks together securely. Make sure the front is

Building a bug hotel with your child is one of the best garden activities, because it really doesn’t matter how big or small your space is, you can use anything. We used pine cones that Reuben had collected earlier in the year. bits of old pots, pebbles, big stones, twigs etc Reuben loves going into the garden and checking to see if any bugs have checked in yet. This last week was half term in our area, and I have taken the opportunity to spend some quality time with Reuben – I do miss him…

Insect hotels provide shelter and home environments for countless beneficial insects, and are fun winter projects to make in anticipation of spring's return.

If you are a gardener by hobby and a nature enthusiast by heart, chances are that you are already familiar with the concept of insect hotels (also known as bee hotels). Offering a sanctuary to bene…

Help the environment and attract beneficial insects to your garden by following this easy step-by-step tutorial to build your own bug hotel!