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Whatever the size of your garden creating a wildlife friendly habitat is simple to do and can attract a host of garden visitors. A soggy shady area can be turned into a bog garden or a single buddleia tree will attract butterflies and other pollinators. Small creature friendly features that will attract and sustain wildlife can be incorporated into any outside space – and are relatively easy to maintain. And, if you build your wildlife areas, the wildlife will come.
Plant a wildlife friendly hedgerow - natural hedgerows are a long lasting, wildlife friendly and sustainable alternatives to garden fencing. In addition to providing cover and food for nesting birds, hedges left to flower and fruit will also provide a valuable source of food and shelter for other wildlife. Traditional hedgerows contain several different plant varieties like hawthorn, hornbeam and dog rose. Create a wildlife pond - if you have the space, or even if you don’t, a pond or container pond is one of the most wildlife friendly things you can do in your garden. Frogs, toads and newts can be beneficial garden creatures eating a wide range of garden pests and can also be encouraged by providing log piles and other damp habitats. Put up bird nesting boxes - most nest boxes are simply boxes with a hole in the front. The size of the hole will depend on the type of bird you’re trying to attract. Nest boxes are best put up during the autumn when many birds are looking for a suitable place to roost or feed. They often use the same boxes for nesting the following spring. Make sure that birds have a clear flight path to the nest without any clutter directly in front of the entrance and tilt the box forward slightly so that rain can run off. Build a rockery - even a small pile of stones will attract insects and in turn the wildlife that feed on them. A rockery made from garden stones and old house bricks will make a great shelter for insects and beetles that add to the biodiversity of your wildlife garden.
Make a woodpile - it will attract and provide shelter for insects and they in turn will attract insect eating wildlife into your garden. To make a woodpile select a moist shady area under large shrubs or trees, pile logs and dead branches on top of each other and let the wood rot naturally. The wood pile is best left undisturbed because stag beetle larvae that make their home in the wood can take several years to reach maturity.
Even though it’s winter and there are leaves and plant debris in the garden resist the temptation to tidy up too much – wildlife likes a bit of mess! As the first frosts arrive, there are still a few jobs to be done before bedding the garden down for winter... Winter is on its way. Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can’t, it is worth wrapping plants or pots in situ with gardening fleece. Remember winter can be a tough time for birds in terms of water and food, so keep supplies well topped up.
Now is the time to move any tender plants into the greenhouse, conservatory or porch to shelter them as frosts can cause serious damage to plants. You should also protect any delicate or exotic plants from winter weather with straw and hessian on the crown and around the trunk. David Domoney, TV gardener and presenter Plant tulip bulbs in pots and borders and cover them with at least twice their depth of soil or compost. You can continue to mow the lawn in mild spells if the grass is still growing, but raise the height of the blades. Don’t forget to check bonfires carefully before lighting to make sure no hedgehogs or other wildlife are sheltering inside Gardeners’ World
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