{"title":"Bee hotels","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBee hotels for wild bees\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotels from Stalen Design\u003c\/strong\u003e and provide wild and solitary bees with a suitable nesting site in your garden. Our designer bee hotels combine functionality with a stylish look and are made from durable materials such as \u003cstrong\u003ecorten steel and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy a bee hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e to support biodiversity in your garden or are looking for a unique garden object: with a bee hotel from Stalen Design, you combine nature and Dutch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a bee hotel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nesting aid for wild and solitary bees. It is also known as an insect hotel, bee house, bee block, insect house, or nesting aid for bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the drilled openings, various species of solitary bees can build a nest and lay their eggs. A well-placed bee hotel thus provides a suitable nesting opportunity for bees that would otherwise use hollow stems or existing holes in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBee hotel made of corten steel and oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bee hotels from Stalen Design combine \u003cstrong\u003ecorten steel with oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. This creates a durable garden object with a natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, the corten steel gradually develops its characteristic rust-brown patina. This layer gives the material its warm color and protects the steel against further weather influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak bee block contains drilled nesting openings where solitary bees can find a suitable nesting site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCorten steel bee hotel for the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecorten steel bee hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e fits well in both modern and natural gardens. The warm rust color of the steel combines beautifully with green planting, wood, stone, and other natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the combination of steel and wood, the bee hotel is not only functional but also a decorative element in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, place it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn a flower-rich border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNear a vegetable garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmong perennials and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBy a wildflower meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAgainst or near a green boundary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn a sunny spot in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBee hotel for solitary and wild bees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bees that use a bee hotel are \u003cstrong\u003esolitary bees\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike honeybees, these species do not live in large colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong others, various types of mason bees can use suitable nesting openings in a bee hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild bees play an important role in the pollination of flowers, plants, fruit trees, and crops. By offering suitable nesting opportunities as well as sufficient flowers in the area, you make your garden more attractive to these useful pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere do you place a bee hotel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement has a significant influence on the chance that a bee hotel will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably choose a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSunny spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDry and sheltered position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy location where the hotel does not move constantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocation with flowers and plants in the vicinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, direct the nesting openings towards the south or southeast, so that the bee hotel gets sufficient sun throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBee hotel in a flower-rich garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bee hotel alone is not enough to attract wild bees to the garden. Food in the immediate vicinity is also important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering plants, herbs, and flowers provide nectar and pollen. By choosing different plants that bloom throughout the spring and summer, food becomes available for various bee species over a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis way, a \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotel and a flower-rich garden\u003c\/strong\u003e can complement each other well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a bee hotel made of corten steel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorten steel is particularly suitable for garden products because it develops a natural protective layer outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages of a corten steel bee hotel include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristic rust-brown appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and durable material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully combined with oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for modern and natural gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTimeless appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBee hotel on a post or on the wall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the model, a bee hotel can be placed in the garden in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotel on a post\u003c\/strong\u003e can be placed freely among the plants and simultaneously serves as a striking garden object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotel on a wall\u003c\/strong\u003e takes up little space and can, for example, be attached to a suitable exterior wall, fence, or other sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows you to create a suitable place for wild bees even in a smaller garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigner bee hotel as a garden object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bee hotel does not just have to be functional. Through material, shape, and finish, it can also become part of the garden's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of corten steel and oak gives the Stalen Design bee hotels a modern and natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, they fit both among green planting and in a sleek garden with, for example, concrete, wood, and steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned and produced in the Netherlands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bee hotels from \u003cstrong\u003eStalen Design\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed and produced in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every design, we seek a good balance between functionality, material use, and design. This creates a bee hotel that can provide a suitable nesting site and simultaneously be used as a designer object in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBee hotel as a gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bee hotel is also an original gift for a garden lover, nature enthusiast, or someone who wants to create more biodiversity in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, it is suitable as a gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHousewarming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMother's Day or Father's Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nature lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA garden enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose bee hotels from Stalen Design?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and produced in the Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMade of corten steel and oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNesting aid for wild and solitary bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVarious nesting openings in the wooden bee block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and nature combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVarious placement options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal gift for garden and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy a bee hotel from Stalen Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy a bee hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e for your garden? Discover the bee hotels from Stalen Design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a compact bee hotel for the wall to a striking \u003cstrong\u003ebee hotel on a post\u003c\/strong\u003e: our designs combine corten steel, oak, and Dutch design with a practical nesting place for wild bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the collection and choose the bee hotel that best fits your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about bee hotels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a bee hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bee hotel is an artificial nesting aid with openings in which various solitary bee species can nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a bee hotel the same as an insect hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite. A bee hotel focuses primarily on nesting opportunities for wild and solitary bees. An insect hotel can also contain materials intended for other insect species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich bees use a bee hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolitary wild bees, in particular, can use a bee hotel. Various types of mason bees, for example, like to nest in suitable hollow openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the best place to put a bee hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the bee hotel in a sunny, dry, and sheltered spot. An orientation towards the south or southeast is often suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould a bee hotel be near flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In addition to nesting space, wild bees also need nectar and pollen. A flower-rich environment makes the location more attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a bee hotel be placed on a post?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Within the Stalen Design collection, models are available that can be placed on a post. This allows you to position the bee hotel freely among the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a bee hotel be attached to a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the model, a bee hotel can also be attached to a suitable wall or other vertical surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs corten steel suitable for a bee hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Corten steel is suitable for outdoor use and develops a protective rust-brown patina. The steel forms the outer structure around the wooden nesting block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a bee hotel need maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bee hotel requires little maintenance. Leave occupied nesting openings alone as much as possible and only replace or maintain parts when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do bees use a bee hotel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild bees are mainly active in the spring and summer. When different species are active depends on the species and weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre wild bees at a bee hotel aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolitary bees do not defend a large colony like honeybees can, and they are generally not aggressive towards humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"bijenhotel-bizz","title":"Bee hotel BIZZ","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIZZ Bee Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e by Stalen Design is a freestanding bee hotel and designer insect hotel, also known as a bee house, bee box, insect house, bee block, nesting aid for wild bees, and garden object for biodiversity. 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