Hello World! Welcome Friends! You don’t have to go on a hike to spot local wildlife. With a few improvements to your garden, you could start to attract local wildlife to your back door. Here are just a few ways to make your garden more wildlife-friendly.
Grow Nectar-Rich Plants
Plants that are rich in nectar could help to attract bees and butterflies. Buddleia is particularly popular among butterflies, while lavender and bluebells are favorites among bees. Herbs like chives and rosemary are also known to attract both bees and butterflies. You can find a list of more nectar-rich plants here at The Sunday Gardener.
Plant a Tree
A tree could help to attract all kinds of wildlife ranging from birds to squirrels. Trees that grow lots of branches and have lots of foliage are most effective at attracting such animals. When planting a tree, consider the effect that it may have on nearby plants and structures. In fact, you may want to look into planning permission as well as personally checking with your neighbors before planting. You can buy trees from specialist sellers such as Manuel Diaz. Young trees can be cheaper and easier to plant, but you may have to wait a few years for them to fully grow.
Buy a Bird Feeder
Bird feeders could help to attract local birds. These could hang from a branch or could be attached to a stand. It’s worth fitting a squirrel baffle to prevent squirrels eating this food. You could also attract certain types of birds with certain types of food. There are lots of different bird feeders on the market that you can compare here at The Spruce. On top of bird feeders, you could consider bird baths and nesting boxes.
Add a Pond
A pond could be a place not only for keeping pet fish, but also for attracting other local wildlife such as frogs and dragonflies. Ideally this should be one to two meters and should have a filter fitted (this will keep it clean and the sound of running water could help to attract wildlife). Adding native plants around the pond could help to make it more inviting to such animals. Just be careful that your pond isn’t a danger to some local wildlife – creating sloping edges around the side of the pond can help animals like hedgehogs to get out if they fall in.
Start a Woodpile
Woodpiles can often attract animals looking for shelter. This could include bugs such as woodlice, slugs and spiders, as well as hibernating small mammals such as hedgehogs. Such wood could simply come from dead branches of trees. The bigger this woodpile, the more likely animals will nest in it.
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Toodles,
Thanks for sharing these lovely tips