{"title":"Recommended Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bee-post","title":"Large Bee Post","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge standard bee post 12cm square and 1.8m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. 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Trials with our larger Bee Posts show rapid colonisation, with multiple species nesting and cuckoo bees prospecting within the first season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled like any standard bollard, it delivers habitat at scale without additional land, labour, or maintenance-transforming everyday infrastructure into biodiversity-supporting habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir \u003cbr\u003e• Planed, edged and sanded for a fine finish\u003cbr\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e• Sloped top enables water runoff \u003cbr\u003e• Recessed groove with optional reflective tape\u003cbr\u003e• Range of hole sizes to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx.10kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH 1500mm x 120mm x 120mm\u003cem\u003e (approximately 1000m tall once installed) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees  Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOptional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 3 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60859668758858,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/PXL_20250618_103449625.PORTRAIT_1.jpg?v=1768409795"},{"product_id":"invertebrate-hotel","title":"Invertebrate Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty insect hotel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. 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The standard finish is green, with other RAL colours available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach structure is filled with precision-drilled logs and cob bee bricks, replicating natural cavities essential for cavity-nesting solitary bees, solitary wasps, and other invertebrates to complete their lifecycles. These substrates provide immediate, functional habitat and are proven to attract pollinators and natural pest regulators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for public open spaces, parks, streetscapes, and commercial landscapes, the Invertebrate Hotel offers habitat for invertebrates while creating an engaging feature for education and community interaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e• Planed and sanded for a fine finish\u003cbr\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated mild steel roof with undercoat\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated mild steel grill\u003cbr\u003e• Range of nesting substrates to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx. 20kg to 30kg\u003cbr\u003e• Below ground section protected with post-tape creating a bonded seal against wet rot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1800mm high x 250mm wide x 150mm deep.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees  Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 2 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60860135539018,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/PXL_20250620_102240814.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1768412865"},{"product_id":"sand-planter","title":"Sand Planter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Delivery - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation (colour\/logos\/ wording) \u003c\/strong\u003e– please get in touch for an individual quote. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. 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Simply fill with building sand and drought-tolerant plants to provide both nesting substrate and floral resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapidly colonised by pollinators and pest regulators, the Sand Planter transforms overlooked spaces into functional habitat, directly supporting biodiversity, pollination, and ecological resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Marine primer undercoat\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated 2mm mild steel\u003cbr\u003e• Rolled and fabricated with a single weld\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx. 20Kg\u003cbr\u003e• Open top and bottom cylinder \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74cm tall x 72cm diameter footprint of product equal to 0.3m2.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition onto sturdy level ground on top of bare soil or aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill with planting substrate equating to approximately 0.3 m3. 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To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 150\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003cem\u003e(approximate height once installed 1.5m)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFront face must be installed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ea southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003esloped finish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff away from the post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Habitat Artwork","offer_id":61815029989706,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nature Artwork","offer_id":61815030022474,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/2025-06-14_BBC_GARDENERS_WORLD_BIRMINGHAM-6992_1.jpg?v=1773782666"},{"product_id":"bee-post-trio","title":"Bee Post Trio (For use with Niche sand planters)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA set of three small standard bee post 10cm square and 1.8m\/1.6m\/1.4m tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee posts are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewider \u003c\/span\u003eecological community of invertebrates that are associated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003ethese organisms. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCavity \u003c\/span\u003enesting solitary bees and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewasps \u003c\/span\u003eusually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy installing a bee post in a landscape or garden, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ecan replicate this deadwood habitat and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe \u003c\/span\u003ehave recorded a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eMade from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlaned and sanded for smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNatural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSloped top enables \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater \u003c\/span\u003erunoff to the rear face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRange of hole sizes to attract a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003eof different bees and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWeight approx - 20kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 180\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 160\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eH \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex 140\u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eW 10cm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003eD10cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bee post trio set are installed using using the trio bracket inside the sand planter. The bracket offers an array of installation options for changing the direction of the drilled faces. For best results face all posts toward a southerly aspect.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePeriodic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewipe \u003c\/span\u003edown to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyear \u003c\/span\u003e3 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewill \u003c\/span\u003eprolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60897317716298,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/niche_photoshoot_29_04_2024-1596.jpg?v=1773779983"}],"url":"https:\/\/niche-environmental.co.uk\/collections\/recommended-products.oembed","provider":"Niche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}