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The Wildlife Garden

Help bees, birds and hedgehogs in any size garden

You don't need a big garden or a wild one to help wildlife. A few well-chosen plants, a dish of water and a gap under the fence make a real difference. This guide starts with ten easy ideas, then covers flowers for pollinators through the year, birds, hedgehogs, a mini pond and a slightly less tidy way of gardening.

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  1. Ten easy ways to startpage 3
  2. Flowers for bees, butterflies and mothspage 4
  3. Gardening for birdspage 5
  4. Hedgehogs, frogs and minibeastspage 6
  5. Make a mini pondpage 7
  6. A little less tidy: the wildlife yearpage 8

Who it's for

  • Anyone who loves seeing bees, birds and butterflies
  • Families who want a garden that's full of life
  • Small gardens and patios as well as big ones

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Five easy ways to start

  1. Make a hedgehog gap: a 13cm hole in the bottom of a fence lets hedgehogs travel between gardens.
  2. Leave some seed heads: cut back in early spring, not autumn, so birds can feed and insects can shelter.
  3. Stop using pesticides: sprays and pellets kill the insects and creatures that keep pests in check.
  4. Let some grass grow: a patch of longer grass, mown once or twice a year, is full of life.
  5. Put up a nest box: up by mid-February, out of strong sun and away from feeders.

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No. Most ideas work in a small garden, and some on a balcony: a few pots of flowers for bees, a dish of water and a nest box all help.

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