Spring has arrived, and so has the frenzy to help pollinators thrive. Homeowners everywhere are scrambling to “save the bees” with whatever cheap fix seems convenient: a bag of wildflower seeds, a tiny wooden bee hotel, a hastily set-up water dish.
On the surface, it looks like a win for nature and your backyard. But here’s the twist—these budget hacks often backfire in ways that can harm both the pollinators they aim to help and the gardens they’re meant to benefit.
