Bees are important in the pollination of plants and crops. In addition to honeybees, over 4,000 bee species are pollinators of most of our food crops, such as vegetables. However, the number of wild bees is dwindling due to the increased exposure to diseases, pests, and pesticides. For example, a study conducted in Illinois revealed that for 120 years, the wild bee species went extinct by half. However, humans can reverse this reduction in wild bees’ numbers by creating attractive lawns that are bee friendly, enabling pollinator preservation, and enhancing environmental beauty.

In creating a bee-friendly lawn, an individual must consider where the bees will get their food by planting multiple nectars and pollen-producing plants for the early, mid, and late seasons. Bees also need a source of water, which they can get from plants or from setting up a water area. Bees cover where they can build nests and create a nested block. Here are some ways in which people can attract and support bees on their lawns.

Plant Flower Bulbs and Corms

Flower bulbs are water sources, nectar, and pollen for bees, especially during the spring and winter. Individuals can consider planting flower bulbs for snowdrops, daffodils, crocuses, bluebells, and snakehead fritillary.

Plant Clovers in Your Lawn

Clover plants are beneficial to bees and humans. The different benefits of clovers are that they have a pleasant fragrance during drought, attracting many bees, especially bumblebees. In addition, they maintain a good green cover and require less maintenance involving mowing two or three times a year. When clovers are mowed, they can be used as mulch or create natural fertilizer through a compost heap.

Mix the Lawn With Patches of Low-Growing Flowers

Bees like low-growing flowers such as self-heal. However, ensure that the low-growing flowers you choose are not considered invasive in your country or different seasons. For example, a bird’s foot trefoil is a low-growing flower that appears ragged during the winter because it dies during that season.

Create an Area for Wildflowers on the Lawn

Wildflowers are a great source of nectar and pollen for bees, such as Ox-Eye Daisy, Meadow Buttercup, and Meadow Cranesbill. There are different approaches to creating a wildflower area in the lawn, such as leaving it and seeing what happens, building one from scratch, and plugging.

After creating a bee-friendly lawn, establish a maintenance routine. This regimen can include keeping the grass and flowers tall and exceeding 3 inches, avoiding insecticides and pesticides, or using products with low toxicity levels. Additionally, you should use these products in the early morning when bees are less active, and you should avoid spraying on flowering plants.

If you need to clean your lawnmower, you might be wondering where to begin. Luckily, cleaning your lawnmower is easy if you follow the proper steps and use the right tools for the job. Here's what you need to do to ensure that you properly clean your lawnmower every time:

1. Use a Hose With a Fairly High Pressure

The water pressure of your hose will play a key role in how clean the underside of your lawnmower is. Therefore, it's essential to use a high-pressure nozzle when you're cleaning your mower. Here are a few tips for ensuring that your hose has a high enough water pressure:

• If the pressure doesn't seem strong enough, consider using a hose with a somewhat smaller nozzle tip. This will direct the water into a concentrated jet with a very high speed and pressure.
• Decide whether or not you need the nozzle to spray water in any particular pattern. If you do, it will be important to get a specialized nozzle for the job. Fortunately, most lawnmowers do not require this.
• Ensure that the nozzle you choose is designed to the highest possible standards of quality. Make sure you read plenty of reviews before you decide on a high-pressure nozzle for washing your lawnmower.

2. Always Empty the Mulch Bag

To properly clean your lawnmower and keep it clean, you'll need to make sure you empty the mulch bag. This will ensure that the grass clippings have someplace to go, which will keep them from clogging up the machinery. Always make sure that you dispose of the mulch bag someplace away from your yard. This will help to prevent weed growth. 

3. Make Sure You Can Reach All Parts of the Underside

To reach everything underneath your mower, you must check everywhere. Unfortunately, there are some areas of the underside of a lawnmower that tend to be ignored. Here are a few tips to ensure that you clean all areas of the mower:

• Make sure that you check the area near where the blade attaches to the underside of your mower. If this area becomes clogged, it can stop the mower from running properly (or at all).
• Check the area where the mulch is drawn into the bag or chute on the back or side of the mower. Ensure that this area does not become clogged. Otherwise, the grass clippings will end up dropping on your lawn.