Monty Don revealed three plants to add to gardens to bring more bees.

Monty Don knows how to make a garden thrive.

Gardeners used to have a simple relationship with bees. Most gardeners kept bees at a distance.

People knew bees made honey, but they could also sting.

The varroa mite and pesticides hurt the bee population.

Monty recommends planting dandelions.

Bees help plants grow. Gardeners can help bees by planting flowers.

Monty says gardeners can help bees by planting pollen-rich flowers.

Monty notes that bees like native plants with pollen and nectar.

Monty advised people to attract bees to their gardens.

Monty says gardens should have food and habitats for bees.

Monty says to plant many flowers, including natives like hawthorn and willow.

Gardeners should provide flowers from spring to autumn. They should include shrubs and trees for windbreaks.

Monty warns gardeners to avoid pesticides.

Hawthorn can attract bees.

Monty leaves one part of his lawn bare. He has a big garden for his TV show.

Monty has a lesser-known part of his garden that needs little upkeep.

Monty made a calm space in his garden to balance his busy life.