Plant flowers
Provide Food for bees
One of the best ways to initially attract wildlife to your garden is to provide food. In the case of bees it’s with flowers that provide nectar and pollen. Hummingbirds are attracted to gardens that have nectar rich flowers like CA fuschia, salvias, and columbines. Feeders are also a good way to supplement their nectar needs, especially in months when there might not be much flowering.
Provide Space for the Bees to build a home
Make or purchase a home for the bees.
Providing cover and places of shelter
To raise the young bees . Most native bees are solitary nest makers and build their nests in the ground or in pre-existing cavities. This can be provided through nesting blocks or by leaving bare patches of soil or sand in your garden.
Provide Water
Water is also a key resource for wildlife and there are many ways to provide this. Birdbaths are easy to make and can provide many species with a place to clean off. Not only will birds bathe in these baths, but they (and other animals) will also drink from them. Place them near windows so you can watch them as they fluff up and take a dip. Creating a pond can also be a great way to provide water to the wildlife in your garden. Be sure to monitor ponds as they provide habitat for mosquito populations. Puddles can also attract butterflies, honey bees, and bumble bees that will sip water and extract minerals and salts from the soil.