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Grasses and wildflower areas:
Depending on the size of your garden,
think about a secton/strip for wildflowers,
herbs or even a hedge. This will create a
more varied mosaic of wildlife habitats
- butterflies and bees will particularly
favour these areas.
Compost heaps:
Any type of
compost heap can be beneficial to
wildlife even if it is enclosed. This is
because a compost heap attracts lots of
invertebrates such as slugs and snails
- an ideal meal for any hungry frog or
hedgehog. A traditional open compost
heap will produce a large amount of heat
as the vegetation is rotting down, which
will be especially favourable to slow
worms, particularly if you lay some old
carpet over the top. Grass snakes visit
some compost heaps in the late spring to
lay their eggs.
Whether you add these features for the
benefit of wildlife or to complement your
garden design, you might be surprised
how much pleasure you can get from
wildlife watching.
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