Nine ways to build a wildlife friendly garden
- Let the grass grow. Leave your mower in the shed. ...
- Bird box and feeding. Birds are an important part your garden's ecosystem, and creating bird boxes and putting out food will help them thrive. ...
- Grow climbers. ...
- Build an insect hotel. ...
- Create a pond. ...
- Compost. ...
- Leave a gap in your fence. ...
- Grow flowers.
- How do you build a wildlife garden?
- How can I make my backyard wildlife friendly?
- How do you create a biodiversity garden?
How do you build a wildlife garden?
How to Make a Wildlife Garden
- The Benefits of Wildlife Garden.
- Choose the right flowers.
- Grow native edible shrubs.
- Build a small rock garden.
- Set up bird boxes.
- Add a water feature.
- Leave dead wood in a shady area.
- Sow wildflowers and grow a meadowland.
How can I make my backyard wildlife friendly?
Below are 5 ways to make your backyard wildlife friendly:
- Buy/Create Bird Feeders and Bat/Butterfly Houses. ...
- Supplemental Water Sources. ...
- Plant Native Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers. ...
- Create Brush Piles for Additional Habitat. ...
- Reduce Pesticide Use.
How do you create a biodiversity garden?
Increase biodiversity in your own garden
- Plant trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs make it easier for birds to nest and for other insects to thrive in your garden.
- Choose native plant species. ...
- Try a 'wild corner' ...
- Make a pile. ...
- Provide food and water. ...
- Think about soil.