Convert your garden or flower bed into a haven for beneficial pollinator bees with this charming Farmhouse Bee Barn. This barn-shaped, painted white wooden bee house adds a hint of rustic appeal to your garden and grants asylum to solitary bees such as mason bees and leaf cutter bees, both of which are phenomenal pollinators and do not sting.
The front of the barn reads "The Bee Barn" in elegant black font and features an opening that is packed with hollow bamboo shoots of various sizes which provide a safe and cozy area for the bees to lay their eggs.
The pitched, gambrel-style barn roof slightly overhangs and safeguards the bees and their eggs from the elements.
The back of the barn has a small, keyhole style opening which makes mounting against a wall simple.
Alternatively, it may be placed on a level surface in a garden or flower bed to enhance the ambiance of the area.
The barn should be located as close as possible to the section of your yard you want the bees to pollinate, as well as an area which receives plentiful morning sun.
It also should be faced away from the direction in which rain typically falls for the utmost protection from the elements.
The barn does not need to be cleaned regularly, and the impeccable wood craftsmanship ensures it will withstand use for many seasons. (cleaning once a year is recommended however, see tips below).
Choose a location with full morning sun and within 200 yards of a pollen source, and 50 yards of a mud source. A water source is also a plus! Maintain your little bee house with these additional tips: HERE
