Traditional flower beds really are the bee's knees; Swarm welcome: Bumblebees thrive on native flowers and plants.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: March 21, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Jenna Alexander

THEY were once a common sight, buzzing around flower beds and borders -but recent years have brought a sharp downturn in fortunes for the humblebumblebee.

However, green-fingered Scots are now being urged to step in to save thecreatures which play such a vital role our gardens.

Bees thrive on pollen and nectar but many exotic plants which have gainedpopularity in the UK lack or provide only small amounts of these vital foods...

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