Mason Bee Nesting Clay
Mason bees do a lot better when clay is easily available. Mason bees need clay for nesting.They need clay for plugging up the nest and between compartments. If there is no clay available, bees go elsewhere to nest. If your soil is sandy or very organic, you can make clay available for your bees.
One bag of clay is sufficient for one bee home per season.
Our present clay is wet so there is no need to add a lot of water to get it to the right consistency. slowly add about 2 table spoons of water to make it into the consistency of ‘playdough’. Then, within about 10′ of your mason bee home, dig a hole the width of a shovel and about a foot deep. Place wet clay into the hole and onto the base of the north facing wall. The soil in the hole will keep clay damp. If the clay looks like it is getting dry, wet the base of the hole and the water will wick into the clay.
In a lot of soils the first layer is organic, and perhaps a foot or so down is the mineral layer, mostly of clay and sand. If your garden has this type of soil, you do not need additional clay.
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Mason bees do a lot better when clay is easily available. Mason bees need clay for nesting.They need clay for plugging up the nest and between compartments. If there is no clay available, bees go elsewhere to nest. If your soil is sandy or very organic, you can make clay available for your bees.
One bag of clay is sufficient for one bee home per season.
Our present clay is wet so there is no need to add a lot of water to get it to the right consistency. slowly add about 2 table spoons of water to make it into the consistency of ‘playdough’. Then, within about 10′ of your mason bee home, dig a hole the width of a shovel and about a foot deep. Place wet clay into the hole and onto the base of the north facing wall. The soil in the hole will keep clay damp. If the clay looks like it is getting dry, wet the base of the hole and the water will wick into the clay.
In a lot of soils the first layer is organic, and perhaps a foot or so down is the mineral layer, mostly of clay and sand. If your garden has this type of soil, you do not need additional clay.
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
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In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from The Backyard Bird Centre is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. |
Mason bees do a lot better when clay is easily available. Mason bees need clay for nesting.They need clay for plugging up the nest and between compartments. If there is no clay available, bees go elsewhere to nest. If your soil is sandy or very organic, you can make clay available for your bees.
One bag of clay is sufficient for one bee home per season.
Our present clay is wet so there is no need to add a lot of water to get it to the right consistency. slowly add about 2 table spoons of water to make it into the consistency of ‘playdough’. Then, within about 10′ of your mason bee home, dig a hole the width of a shovel and about a foot deep. Place wet clay into the hole and onto the base of the north facing wall. The soil in the hole will keep clay damp. If the clay looks like it is getting dry, wet the base of the hole and the water will wick into the clay.
In a lot of soils the first layer is organic, and perhaps a foot or so down is the mineral layer, mostly of clay and sand. If your garden has this type of soil, you do not need additional clay.
Estimated between and
Will usually ship within 1 business day.
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Please allow 3-10 days for your order to arrive. |
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
|
You get a full 30 days to return your item to us in original condition. Simply send it back to us via Canada Post with tracking and we'll cheerfully refund your product cost. |
|
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
|
|
In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
|
|
We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from The Backyard Bird Centre is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. |
