Create A Garden for Wildlife

From: BirdFood UK Sep-15-2024 11:21:am

Dear krazypromo,

Our Wildlife Friendly Plants have now arrived in stock!

Creating spaces for wildlife is something we should be doing throughout the year, but as the weather becomes warmer and the cold Winter months slowly fade away, Spring is usually the period when we start to think about improving our garden and outdoor area.

We are excited to announce that we have a variety of plants now in stock, from perennials, shrubs and climbers, to buddleja, roses and fruit plants. All are beneficial for creating a wildlife friendly-garden, no matter what the size of your outdoor space.

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Top Tips and Advice to Turn your Garden into a Wildlife Haven

Remove paving slabs where they are unnecessary and replace with wildflowers.

Plant hedging instead of using stone or wooden fencing.

Fill your border with a mix of ground cover plants, and varying heights of taller varieties.

Add a Insect and Butterfly House.

Try and avoid large areas of soil with no vegetation – the more plants you have, the more you will encourage insects.

Cut holes in the fence and make a hedgehog highway. Hedgehog territories can cover vast distances, you can encourage them and other animals to visit your garden by cutting a 13cm by 13cm hole in your fence at ground level, to create easy access.

Give your garden birds a helping hand by setting up nest boxes, bird baths and feeding areas. The more variety of foods and feeders on offer, the higher the number of different species you're likely to attract.

Already doing your bit?

If your garden is already very green, the next step to help your garden wildlife is simple – don’t do too much!

If you prune trees or hedges, leave the cuttings in a pile in a corner of your garden to attract a variety of species.

Stop mowing the entire lawn. Grasshoppers look for the places where the grass is longer.

Do not rake too much and leave corners to grow wild with nettles where Butterflies like to lay their eggs.

Use your garden waste bin less, and instead make a compost heap in your garden.

Perennial Plants

This time of year is great for planting perennials! These plants are always good value for money and will come up each year, hopefully bigger and better than the previous year! The perennials may die right down in winter, but in the spring you will witness fresh new shoots appear with more blooms and colour!

By planting perennials that are good for insects, you will in turn attract all sorts of other wildlife to your garden. All will provide a great visual display.

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Shrubs and Climbers

Shrubs and Climbers are ideal to add height in the garden and add colour to walls, fences or trellises. Our range has been specially selected to attract and benefit Insects such as butterflies and bees.

Ivy for example is fantastic for cover and also as a nectar source in the autumn when it flowers and has berries too. Want to cover an unsightly wall or shed? Many of our shrubs and climbers will make a great visual addition to your garden. Look out for shrubs and climbers that will also provide berries and nectar.

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The Wildlife Visiting your Garden

Creating a wildlife garden can be a great way of attracting beneficial bees, butterflies and insects into your garden and helping them to survive. Bees, as pollinators of plants, are essential for our food supply. Providing a Bug Box or Insect Hotel along side food and water will also encourage them to stay in your garden. For best results give your Insect House a sunny spot, preferably close to your flowering plants.

Alboran Insect House

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Insect Hotel Capri

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National Trust Insect Tower

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Butterfly Conservation 2021 Auction

Bid to give Butterflies and Moths a boost.

The Butterfly Conservation are currently running an online auction to give you the chance of winning some unique items and exciting experiences - you may even spot some CJ Wildlife products which we've have donated to this great event.

By taking part, you’ll be helping to celebrate wildlife, champion conservation and help ensure butterflies and moths can thrive long into the future.

The auction is live until 9th April 2021.