Hi there, Bee Friends!
I've been doing a bit of research on native bees, hoping to get them going in 2019. I'm trying to decide between mason and leafcutter bees, and I would love to hear from someone with experience keeping either. I like that mason bees are active in the spring rather than summer, but it looks like leafcutters cost one fifth the price of mason bees. Any one know other pro and cons I should consider?
I'm also curious as to how I should start preparing my garden for them. My plan is to go the the native plant nursery in the fall and plant up some natives with staggered blooms through the spring or summer. And prepare a mud pit if I go for the mason bees.
Any insight helps--thanks a bunch!
Annie
