Our Gardens can become a haven for Wildlife, supporting species like Hedgehogs, Sparrows, Bees and others, which are suffering and in decline.

 

We can take some simple steps to help Wildlife in the Garden:

 

Introduce some water to the garden, perhaps a pond, bird bath or simply some shallow containers on the ground

 

Grow plants which are good for Bees and other pollinators

 

Feed the birds with a bird table and feeders

 

Put up a nest box or two (away from bird table and feeders)

 

Develop a wild corner letting the weeds grow and leaving some logs etc for shelter, build a bug hotel

 

Create a wild flower border or meadow

 

Make a 5"/125mm square hole in the bottom of the fence so Hedgehogs can safely travel from garden to garden

 

Make an open compost area (perhaps using old pallets)

 

Put out a Hedgehog house and cover it, in a quiet sheltered spot for Winter hibernation and year round shelter

 

Plant a hedge and other wildlife friendly shrubs for cover, food and natural nesting sites

 

Don't use pestisides and slug pellets, be organic and work with nature

 

A wildlife friendly garden will create a balanced eco-system, without the need for pesticides and slug pellets. It is important to work with nature.

 

The Garden does not have to be 'Wild' but 'Wildlife Friendly'

 

See the RSPB link below for more ideas and information...