started a summer garden this past year and will attempt to include fall vegetables this fall/winter. new to beekeeping as of April 2018. one side of yard has oak maple and tulip trees, nearby are pine and flowering cherry and dogwood trees. some flowers this year but mainly veggies in garden. grass with clover and other weeks- n pesticides used in either garden or yard.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
0.50
acres
Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:
Yes
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?:
Yes
Are there areas dead wood, brush piles or snags present?:
Yes
Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:
Yes
Are there bee nesting blocks?:
Yes
Is your nest block near a landmark like a rock?:
Yes
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
How much mulch is on the ground?:
Some.
Is there fresh, clean water always available with a perch that bees could stand on and drink?:
Yes
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No