Are you guilty of these 5 gardening habits that starve bees? A horticulture expert shares what you should be doing instead

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There's no better time in the year to start working on your garden and making it welcoming for pollinators. But before you start adding florals and maintaining your lawn, there are some common garden habits you need to avoid for the bees' sake.

Adding essential plants for pollinators and participating in No Mow May are great ways to attract more bees into your garden. And although you will also be sorting your garden out a lot this time of year, some gardening jobs can actually harm bees and their ability to thrive in your outdoor space.