Easy-to-Follow Horizontal Hive Plans

Check out these easy-to-follow horizontal hive plans to get your started in the world of beekeeping. We’ll show you step-by-step how to build a beehive from scratch. The Layens hive is the original horizontal hive with extra-deep frames, invented in the 19th century by Georges de Layens. More than 1 million hives of this model are in use today, and it’s the hive that I (and my bees) prefer. This style of hive is ideal for successful overwintering and rapid spring colony buildup, even in cold climates.