Have you ever seen one of those houses covered up in greenery? Many of them are covered in English Ivy (Hedera helix) and they are beautiful! But ivy can easily damage the outside of the house. It attaches itself to the mortar between bricks, to stucco, wood, and even vinyl siding, and will not only …

Beekeeping is starting to become more and more popular as the years go by, which is excellent as the more people know about bees, the better we can help and protect them. Things can be overwhelming when you first begin your beekeeping journey, and you may not know where to start. So, here are the …

Are you interested in beekeeping but are worried about getting stung? Fortunately, there is a range of protective bee suits that will enable you to feel safe while learning the art of beekeeping. Those big white bee suits with veiled headgear certainly look impressive, but you may have wondered if a determined bee could string …

Keeping bees requires some space which you may not always have on your property at your home. Wonder where to place a beehive? Beekeepers in need of space for their bees often turn to alternative spaces for their apiaries. One such alternative placing you may consider is putting your beehive in the woods. Is it …

Many new beekeepers are uncertain of the best beehive stand height. Do you wonder if you should put your beehives on a hive stand or whether they can simply be placed on the ground? In most cases, a beehive should be on a stand, so the next question is how high your beehive should be …

Harvesting honey from their own beehives is a sweet and delicious reward for beekeepers. If you’re new to keeping bees, you might wonder:  do bees get mad when you take their honey? Harvesting honey does not anger or hurt the bees unless you are greedy and take too much. When done properly, bees are undisturbed …

We are all familiar with bees buzzing in and out of flowers, collecting pollen, and building hives. They are such industrious creatures that we would probably guess that they have no time for politics, fighting, or hive wars. When we think of nature, though, many animals or insects are aggressive to each other, even when …

Beehives out in the environment will deteriorate as the sun, and the weather takes their toll on the hives. If your hive has bees already installed and established, you may wonder what your options are for repainting your beehive to restore its look and protect the wood. Can you paint a beehive with bees in …

What is the best coating for a beehive? When you view photos of beehives, you will see hives coated in various finishes. Some look like natural wood, while others seem to be painted. Most beehives are made from wood, and since beehives are outside and exposed to the elements, they need some protection to ensure …

Cold weather affects bees and their behavior, and if the weather gets too cold, it can be extremely detrimental to your bees, especially a new colony. Installing packaged bees in cooler weather can be an advantage, but if the temperature drops too low, the bees could suffer. So how cold is too cold to install …