How to Help BumbleBees in Your Garden - Goat Willow
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3 жыл бұрынGardening For Wildlife - In this video, we look at how you can help early emerging bumblebees in your garden, as well as many moth species and birds.
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@CheshireCat6639 19 күн бұрын
Honestly Joel, i could happily watch 🐝🐝bees all day long, i wasnt aware of Goat Willow for early nectar,ty for sharing🎉 i am still on catch up,always something good to watch when im up at silly o'clock ❤
@PaulOutdoors 5 ай бұрын
Three superstars of nature - Bees, Goat Willow and Joel 🙏😊👍
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 5 ай бұрын
Hey Paul! Thanks so much - been up in Scotland on a pretty big project and rushing about so am only just catching up with comments again. So nice to hear from you, we really must find an opportunity to meet up again. Hope you and yours are well, best wishes as always - Joel
@PaulOutdoors 5 ай бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Good to hear from you Joel. I hope that the Scottish project went well. A catch up when time allows would be great. 😊👍
@SereneSoakingSounds 3 жыл бұрын
Bee - 🐝-autiful video 💖🌺💚 God bless you all!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) Hope you're keeping well - best wishes, Joel
@jillglencross4998 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m lucky to have a beautiful goat willow in my front garden, it’s about 12 foot tall. It’s pruned each August to keep it manageable. I absolutely love it because of all the insects it attracts. The branches are closely knitted together now with years of pruning, perfect for the birds to nest in.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jill - sorry I missed your comment, just trying to catch up with everyone. That sounds like a wonderful tree and you're certainly being rewarded for your efforts :) Thank you, and best wishes - Joel
@dawnshields5398 3 жыл бұрын
I will add a goat willow to my garden when we move
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend it Dawn, as can be seen in the video - glad it helped - best wishes to you and yours, Joel
@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful specimen. Yes they’re certainly Buff-Tailed and how fantastic seeing so many. Obviously Goat Willow a must for any garden.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Tracey :) It certainly does look great in it's natural state without human intervention, I do understand the need for coppicing at the same time but we don't see enough of these full size trees and they are so very important to help the early emerging bees - best wishes, Joel
@richardjones8684 3 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video! Thanks Joel
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Richard - thank you for your support and kind words, it really does make a difference :) Best wishes to you and yours, Joel
@richardjones8684 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I was looking for a tree to plant that would be great for bees and that’s perfect . Struggling to fine one any bigger than about 30cm on line though. Thanks for reading and replying to my comment about the pond depth on your live stream yesterday btw! Liner going in tomorrow 👍
@richardjones8684 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Sunday lol
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardjones8684 Hi Richard, I may well be able to help you here - can you drop me a line at wildyourgarden@gmail.com and I'll speak to you further about supply of these :) Best wishes, Joel
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardjones8684 re "Sorry Sunday" - no worries! I am having difficulty knowing which day it is lately too!
@453421abcdefg12345 3 жыл бұрын
Salix caprea, an excellent early nectar source as you say, but also the larval foodplant of the Purple Emperor, if you are lucky enough to have those flying around your garden, these Goat Willows are really easy to get going from cuttings, so it is easy to plant whole rows of them once you have the first tree growing, I also stick them in the local hedgerows rather than throwing away the trimmings, but they do not do well in my garden as it is far too dry. Stay safe! Chris B.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Yes - agreed, I "caught" my other half sticking some random willow cuttings into the ground I'd just cleared after I'd trimmed the willow over the river in France! ;) One of the easiest cuttings to grow, and absolutely re the Purple Emperor, although they do have rather unsavoury tastes once they reach butterfly-hood! Thanks Chris - all the best, Joel
@453421abcdefg12345 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Ha Ha ! Unsavoury tastes ! You should see the clouds of Adonis Blues on such piles here!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@453421abcdefg12345 I'm set on you showing me one day! ;) Would love to see them...
@gardeninside1367 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tree and bumble bees! When bees are moving around the flowers, they look very beautiful 🌻🌼🐝💝
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there :) It's so amazing to see them in slow-motion and the effort it shows, they say that realistically bumble bees should not be able to fly, given the physics but they certainly get around :) Hope you are well, best wishes - Joel
@hotelsierra86 2 жыл бұрын
Here up North (where it’s grim),the goal willow isn’t nearly flowing. However I have a few crack willows which flower much earlier. And the bees love them. I grew them from pencil thin metre long cuttings.I’m sure goat willow can be propagated in a similar fashion,at no cost (if you can find a tree locally). Wouldn’t recommend crack willow for a small garden though, tend to grow fast and fall over.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын
"where it's grim" - that did make me laugh! 🤣 Goat Willows aren't far behind the Crack Willow when it comes to stamina and you're right they can indeed be grown in this way - well done you! Thanks for this advice, it will be helpful for a lot of people - best wishes, Joel
@suzannebramble6564 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel, I am going to need a MUCH bigger garden!!!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I had one this size! Lovely to work on though, the clients are great to work for and there's so much planned for this site - it's already a haven, but it's going to be improved so much - will keep everyone updated - best wishes, Joel
@843thebear 2 жыл бұрын
Informative view thanks, having watched this I have just ordered a Goat Willow to plant in my garden. I shall keep the height in check by coppicing 1/3rd each year. Thanks Joel.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for coppicing. I’m so pleased you’ve ordered one. It certainly won’t let you down 😉👍 Keep me posted
@smallgreenvillage4463 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. The tree is gorgeous like a picture.👍👍 I'm rooting for you, Joel. 🌸🌸
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - I really appreciate your support, KZfaq is great for making the world smaller and meeting such wonderful people :)
@EasyHikes4810 3 жыл бұрын
Wow😲!! Lots of bumblebees in that tree indeed! Great to see these super pollinators doing their bits at keeping the world alive🙏. I will be looking forward to the wildflower planting meadow project you quickly showed in the background as it will be roughly the size of the one I have in mind for my property in Canada I emailed you about. Hopefully, international travel restrictions will start winding back late this year, and I can go in the spring of 2022 for a few weeks to tackle this project🙂. Have a great week and good to see a bit of sunshine after the heap of snow you have been experiencing.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, so glad you enjoyed it. Re the meadow and Spring 2022, if you think you might be lonely.... I might offer to accompany you! ;) Thanks ever so much for your continued support, it's appreciated, we must keep in touch becaue a Meadow in Spring 2022, particularly in Canada is right up my street! Take good care - best wishes, Joel
@CalderTrains 3 жыл бұрын
There's loads of these in the very diverse hedgerows we have round here, They sound like a beehive! We have Sloe, Damsons and lots more in the local hedgerows and across much of the county. Great video!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated :) Sounds great, can't beat a diverse hedgerow, I bet it sounds wonderful right now and it'll continue with all the likely blossom - hope you're doing ok - best wishes, Joel
@CalderTrains 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sorry I couldn't tune in on Sunday, a Ranunculus Aconitifolius wanted moving!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@CalderTrains Not a problem at all - I always upload the livestreams for people in Australia etc to watch at a more convenient time and are there for anyone that missed them :) Batchelor's Buttons... such a great little plant :)
@Nvc95 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thats an amazing willow! Theres no room left for more trees in my current garden 😅 but next opportunity I'll deffo be bringing in some goat willow! 🌳🐝🐛
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! How ARE you?! am pretty sure you have packed out your garden with wildlife attracting bits already :) Best wishes, as always - Joel
@Nvc95 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I'm great thanks, enjoying the uplifting Spring content! And yesss plenty hazel, hawthorn and elder to keep the wildlife & me interested!
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nvc95 Perfect!! :)
@dogproofwildlifegardening3164 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel, dropping the knowledge again 😊, just ordered myself 35 goat willow cuttings! Love that plot you're working on, that's the size of garden I'd love. Keep up the great work👍
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind that size either! ;) Well done on the willow cuttings, they're pretty fail-safe as you probably know and will make a wonderful coppice hedge - it's so good reading all these comments where people are actively helping nature and thereby spreading the word of the benefits of gardening with nature in mind, rather than against it - as the book says "Create a sanctuary for nature". :) Best wishes, Joel
@dogproofwildlifegardening3164 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I'm not only trying to do the most I can with my own garden, but I also planted up 4 x 50L pots of "bulb lasagne", each with 110 bee and butterfly attracting bulbs to flower from spring to end of summer, and delivered 2 each to my mother in law and her sister, to show wildlife planting can still be pretty, and is easy with a bit of thought 😊
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@dogproofwildlifegardening3164 Fantastic! What a brilliant way to get the maximum out of a pot - so good to hear and can't wait to see the results - I am pretty sure your in-laws will soon see the beauty in the nature they attract and will be convinced, let's hope lots of people get to see them and do the same in turn :)
@UkAmphibians 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Joel love bees and that land your working on what I could do with that it’s amazing. I hope you can tempt your customer to have a lovely pond there too 🐸💚🐸
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
You'll be relieved to know I already did :) The couple I am working for here are absolutely great and, although in their senior years, they continue to find more and more reason for habitat improvement and creation. The pond only featured slightly in the background in this video, but this is the huge renovation/re-install of a pond I finished in December - in case you missed it, you can see it here - but it wasn't obvious in this video - here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7-oqs2p37PIk6s.html
@UkAmphibians 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshtonBrilliant Joel that’s great to hear I’ll have a watch now 🐸💚🐸
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkAmphibians Great :) I have a feeling you'll like that pond! ;)
@UkAmphibians 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton brilliant mate just watched I’ve actually watched it before but still a great watch the 2nd time round 🐸💚🐸
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkAmphibians Now THAT'S a compliment! Appreciate it - and I have to thank you once more for all your support, it doesn't go unnoticed :)
@Sam610 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this How To video. Thumbs up from me 👍.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam, very much :)
@VallartaLovers 3 жыл бұрын
Great video so useful!!!Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Mexico
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, welcome Mexico! Home of the Monarch butterflies.... thanks for your comment, much appreciated - best wishes, Joel
@williamsclive2900 3 жыл бұрын
fantastic joel ... i have a dead apple tree next to my pond still standing firm and sun bleached ... thinking of drilling holes in it for the bees ... keep up the great post's my friend .
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Oh YES! What a fantastic idea and absolutely it will work :) Do it asap and I bet you have residents by the summer... can't wait to see the video on it :) Thanks ever so much for your support, best wishes - Joel
@donnageorge-henderson5419 3 жыл бұрын
We have a few Salix and just received a Mount Aso, pink catkins, so hoping this will be as productive for the bees 😎 great video and that's a massive landscape to develop, so look forward to seeing that come on. Take care 😊
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
I have no doubt the Mount Aso will be Donna, with this variety I believe it's best to coppice every 2-3 years to get the most flowers. Yep, this site has been managed with nature in mind by a wonderful older couple and so much is there already - this is where the huge pond is that I was finishing before Christmas. Lots more to develop, they are determined for this site to have maximum benefit for nature, I'll keep you all updated :) Best wishes, Joel
@donnageorge-henderson5419 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton ah thanks for the heads up, shall coppice it 2-3yr intervals then 😎 oh yeah, the chicken pond 😂 fantastic!!! Maybe they should have a visitor system, like NGS, to visit their wildlife garden (and chickens) 😉
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@donnageorge-henderson5419 Yep, the chicken pond - I saw them earlier today, still opportunists and the pond is coming along nicely, the plants will be up real soon and I can't wait to show everyone when it's established, which won't be long - the Moorhens will be on there soon too :) I'll ask them about a visitor system when it's done for sure :)
@owenhollifield5201 3 жыл бұрын
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@lyndalambert9639 3 жыл бұрын
Really can't find room in my garden for this one Joel but luckily I do get lots of species of bees on my heathers, mahonia, and winter honeysuckle,Then later on my choice of flowers.Had ten Buff tailed bumbles on Saturday.😊
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lyn! I am planning to squeeze one in, on one particular side of the garden - the noisier side! ;) But it will have to be kept in check of course. Ten Buff-tailed Bumblebees... hey, you don't need a Goat Willow! Best wishes, Joel
@lyndalambert9639 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton They were mostly on my lovely old Abelia Grandiflora Frances Mason, a really beautiful shrub which lots of bees seem to love all year round.😍
@TheUntypicals 2 жыл бұрын
They will be queen bees that have overwintered 🐝 🐝
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! They'll all be emerging now, we've had wonderful weather here in the UK and I've seen a fair few already, along with many butterflies. Such an optimistic time :) Best wishes, Joel
@Butterfly-vg4qp 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a Salix Caprea Kilmarnock last year and planted it in a tub on my patio but in the Summer it was infested with aphids. It’s covered in catkins at the moment but want to get ahead of the game. I know Ladybirds are great predators but I haven’t seen a ladybird in ages. I decided I want to grow mostly wild flowers in my pots this year to attract the pollinators.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there - there certainly seem to be less ladybirds in recent years, I don't know if that's scientifically correct but I have noticed it too. The Salix will be such an important source of nectar for bees etc - I am not sure of the space you have but you could try to move the pot further away from the house, hopefully then birds will take advantage of it - they need as much "soft" and "moist" food for chicks in Spring as possible, so these aphids will help :) I'm here if you need any other advice etc, best wishes - Joel
@Butterfly-vg4qp 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Thanks so much. I’m going to get my hands dirty now in the garden and think of where I can put the Salix.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@Butterfly-vg4qp You are very welcome :) I'm always here so can answer any queries within a day - feel free, good luck today - Joel
@robertsmithshair4199 Жыл бұрын
would love to know how you've got on with Kilmarnock? planning on growing it in a pot too, for early nectar source (and maybe pus Moths hopefully) as dont have room for the full size tree
@Butterfly-vg4qp Жыл бұрын
@@robertsmithshair4199 Hi. I moved the potted Salix Kilmarnock a little further away and up some steps that were near some bushes. Indeed the birds then started to perch on the Salix and eat the aphids. Its been 2-3 years in a pot but I think I need a bigger pot now as Its outgrowing it a bit and of course the bees love it!
@spencerf1446 3 жыл бұрын
Good one, think goat willow has separate male and female plants, think yellow flowered ones are the male trees. Have had one in my garden for about 12 years. Pollard it after flowering every one or two year so it doesn’t outgrow the space.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Spencer - you're absolutely right :) They're known as dioecious, male trees have the grey, oval flowers which turn more yellow when in pollen, and the females are longer flowered and more green. So glad you have one of these and and know how to keep them in check, over they years I've seen so many ripped out because people have the view that they are just rampant - which of course they are, as they're quick growing but can be easily managed, as you've proven :) Best wishes, Joel
@flowerfairy1950 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia they are among the worst weeds in Australia because of their invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. They have invaded riverbanks and wetlands in temperate Australia, occupying thousands of kilometres of streams and numerous wetland areas. 😢
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I know they're capable of growing around 9ft per year and do easily re-produce - I understand they're even more of a problem in Tasmania and have done a lot of "damage" - no doubt introduced, humans are usually behind any imbalance in nature. I can understand why it's illegal to buy or plant most willow species now.
@flowerfairy1950 3 жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton We humans have really made a mess of things 😡
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@flowerfairy1950 There's lot of it here - Grey Squirrels are "hated" here as they do take eggs from nests, even young chicks and are often seen on bird feeders - but I can't help feeling at the same time that they're born, descendants of squirrels that "WE" brought here and aren't really at "fault", just born and trying to survive with instinct - but maybe that's a discussion for another day ;)
@offthecrossfilmsstevesidda796 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant film mate what camera are you using footage is awesome
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Steve - more often than not it's just my iphone ( 13 Pro ) as I'm usually out and about when I see things and take the opportunity there and then. Wish I had more time to plan, I do have a 4k video camera but it's way more cumbersome than the phone and unless I've planned something, like on client works etc it's nearly always the phone. Hope this helps - best wishes, and thanks for the support - Joel
@offthecrossfilmsstevesidda796 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate just been watching some of your other films they are spot on. Hope to be starting a little project of my own soon. Thanks again kind regards Steve@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын
@@offthecrossfilmsstevesidda796 Keep me updated! Hope the channel helps, there's quite an array of videos but here if you need any other help. I really appreciate your support, thank you - Joel
@offthecrossfilmsstevesidda796 Жыл бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Will keep you updated mate having a meeting with the council its an old gated park think its been sorted.Put in an application to turn it into a wildlife garden 2 years ago.Lots of wildlife already as it hasn't been used for the last at least 17 years can't wait to make a start.Your channel will be a great help and thanks for offer of help .Kind regards Steve
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын
@@offthecrossfilmsstevesidda796 Anytime Steve, it sounds like a wonderful project and I can't wait for the updates - thank you again :)
@ev1677 3 ай бұрын
I've had a sapling pop up in one of my hanging pots and tried to ID it and think it is a goat willow, at least I hope it is and going to pot it up. It's grown so fast since last autumn and seems bendy like a willow would be but has leaves and not catkins, assuming that's becuase it is so young.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 ай бұрын
I think you're right! Goat Willows are the best for growing quickly and providing screening and cover, if it is indeed this it will bud in no time and be fantastic for the bees - thank you for saving it rather than treating this new life as a pain or pest. Best wishes, Joel
@ev1677 3 ай бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton well it wanted to be in my garden so who am I to deny it 😂 I thought they bud before they show leaves?
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 ай бұрын
@@ev1677 🤣agreed! Yes, buds before leaves but if it's very young then it won't be "making" the catkins yet. Let me know if it turns out to be something other than Goat Willow though!
@ev1677 3 ай бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton will do mate. You reckon a year or two more before it produces catkins?
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 ай бұрын
@@ev1677Usually two years in my experience, but certainly worth the wait!
@annbowman1856 3 ай бұрын
Hi can you advise please …..we found tree growing right in the corner of our garden we used an app to identify it and it is a goat willow …. Problem is it’s right up against the fence Which decides us and a neighbour also being in a corner there is the neighbour to the side …it’s already about 9 feet tall very young tree I presume a bird dropped seeds or it was the wind because we are on a new build estate which we bought our house on 8 years ago . We have planted a lot and our garden is well established and I love the look of this tree but going by what I have seen they get very big …. Is it possible to move this tree to another part of the garden …I think the main problem would be the access to the roots ….can you give me some advice please ….. do you have a website where I could send you photos …..Ann
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 ай бұрын
Hi Ann, you can send some photos to me at enquiries@hazelwoodlandscapes.com - but it may not have to be moved at all, they take well to coppicing. Send some pics and I can send some advice or link to the right video to show you, they're a great tree for wildlife ☺
@annbowman1856 3 ай бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton ahhh that’s great thank you …. Even if it will be fine we have cats and I read it can be toxic for them …. I will send photos so you can have a look thanks again
@rimirimi32 3 жыл бұрын
For smaller gardens like mine, is there a good alternative willow perhaps like pink mount asso? That wild life likes? This Goat willows probably bigger than my garden 😂
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely :) This is liked by many pollinators, including bees, plus it rarely grows above 3m I believe. Yes, the one behind me in the video is certainly a rather large handsome specimen, wish we saw more like these in the "wild" - but do go for Mount Aso (Salix chaenomeloides) as it will benefit a lot of creatures - hope that helps - best wishes to you and yours, Joel
@rimirimi32 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant:) thankyou I will definitely infest in one! I’m a postie & glad to say whilst delivering today I noticed a lot of these trees (about half the size) in peoples gardens, I never realised how important these beautiful trees are
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
@@rimirimi32 That's so wonderful to read :) I am so glad that the channel is making a difference and people are doing their bit and absolutely thrilled that you get to see these already in people's gardens - it's amazing once you get close enough to trees to see how beautiful their individual flowers are, almost invisible until you look :) Take good care and good like with the Mount Aso - you certainly will be rewarded - best wishes, Joel
@nautilus2612 3 жыл бұрын
Salix purpurea, it's a native european willow that naturally grows as a bush.
@gaz8891 Жыл бұрын
Or Eared Willow could be a good choice, as it's native (grows in the north of Britain) and a bush rather than a tree. Even Grey Willow could be an option for some gardens - smaller and more shrubby than Goat Willow but bigger than Eared Willow. I'd always stick to native species, rather than introducing more non-natives that could then invade our woodlands. Our native ecosystems are beleaguered enough as it is with all the invasive non-native trees and shrubs that gardeners keep planting ...
@shenr2549 8 ай бұрын
what do i do with nearby wasps in the same garden? i have bees too. worried about wasps kills the bees.
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 8 ай бұрын
Hi there, wasps will try to raid honeybee nests for the honey etc and sometimes kill the bees, it is all part of nature though and these creatures have lived side by side for millennia - although I appreciate of course that it isn't nice to think about in depth. But don't let this discourage you from making a space for nature in your own garden or green space. Very best wishes, Joel
@shenr2549 8 ай бұрын
@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton thanks for speaking out your opinion! I have bunch of bumble bees in the garden. Then the wasps came and set their nests in a bird house. I took it out last year. And this year they put 3 nests in that same birdhouse. I believe their larvae are in it too. On the other side of the garden about 15 feet away, I saw the bee hotel has more than 10 holes sealed. I started to worry about if the wasps will attack bees. But I don't think these are honey bees.
@crazyjoep2344 3 жыл бұрын
I own a Salix cinerea, and its starting to flower around this time. In the summer its attracting a lot of Aphids (counted at least 5 species) - and that's when also the Ladybug's come to breed on the tree. Last summer we had so many different types and colours!! At the end of the season, every little aphid was eaten. The sugar from the aphids also attracts a lot of other bugs, flies and even wasps. Sadly my neighbor wants to see the small tree gone; she thinks its ugly and keeps on ripping branches out of it if she gets the chance (seen her do this a couple of times already when they hang over the fence). This year I have to cut some of it back, and im already sad about it because im destroying this unique mini ecosystem... Even the birds love to hang around there and find a lot of food for their young in it. I tried to talk to this woman so often about this issue but she never wanted to change her mind. She only likes the stuff that blooms and smells nice. Of course the tree will grow back, but before it gets as pretty as it is now, years will pass again.. sigh..
@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 3 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this - really I am. I have had similar experiences with neighbours, it only makes me more determined to ensure my garden makes up for the adjacent losses. There are many gardeners that want their "patch" just for their own benefit of course and that's their choice, but they're missing out on a lot of free visitors that are just as beautiful :) Best wishes, Joel
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