LifestyleGardeningDavid AttenboroughSir David Attenborough has reportedly shared a simple tip and all you need is a spoonful of sugar water08:26, 28 May 2026Mary Poppins championed the benefits of a spoonful of sugar, and now David Attenborough has echoed the sentiment.‌This summer, we ought to be leaving a heaped spoonful in the garden as regularly as possible — particularly during hot spells.‌It sounds peculiar — and counterproductive, given that sugar draws ants and wasps, and we generally prefer not to have them crawling and buzzing about excessively.‌However, there's one creature who will genuinely appreciate the gesture.Whether you consider them a pest or adore them, the reality is we depend on bees enormously.‌In fact, nearly a third of our food is pollinated by these insects, who are responsible for feeding 90 per cent of the global population.Take them out of the ecosystem, and we face a severe crisis.Sadly, that appears to be what's happening, as a combination of pesticides, urbanisation and climate change are causing bee populations to plummet dramatically.‌"If bees were to disappear from the face of the earth, humans would have just 4 years left to live," Attenborough has said in the past.This is where a spoonful of sugar proves vital.‌"This time of year bees can often look like they are dying or dead, however, they're far from it," Attenborough said according to Country Living."Bees can become tired and they simply don't have enough energy to return to the hive, which can often result in being swept away."If you find a tired bee in your home, a simple solution of sugar and water will help revive an exhausted bee.Article continues below"Simply mix two tablespoons of white, granulated sugar with one tablespoon of water, and place on a spoon for the bee to reach."Combining water and sugar in this way will rehydrate the exhausted bee while providing it with a vital energy boost.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌David AttenboroughGardening