There are more than 1,600 described species of native bees in Australia — most of which ... often have a list of locally endemic plants that will attract blue-banded bees and other native ...

If you have room for even one or two of these they'll attract many bees. Most of these plants will also attract a range of other interesting insects to the garden, including butterflies and honeybees.

Flowers are the best way to attract bees so plant as many as you can. But don’t forget that flowers don’t just have to be in the borders. If you let your grass grow a little longer than usual ...