Many bee species are in decline, partly because they can’t find a place to nest. But you can help. Follow this simple guide and create a 5-star hotel for your local pollinators and you’ll get to watch them in action, too. And don’t worry, the bees that will visit your hotel do not sting.

Illustration by Alan Batley

If you want to encourage more bees into your garden, think like a bee and create a bee-friendly garden.

You can find more information on why bees are important and what else you can do to help bees in your garden here.