Cotswolds Garden - FAQs
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Creating a wildlife-friendly garden enriches your outdoor space and supports local biodiversity. The key is to provide the essentials: food, water, and shelter. Plant a diverse range of nectar and pollen-rich flowers that bloom throughout the year to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Include berry-producing shrubs and trees for birds. Consider a small pond or water feature (even a shallow bird bath) for drinking and bathing. Avoid using chemical pesticides and herbicides, as these can harm wildlife directly and indirectly. Provide shelter by creating log piles, leaving areas of longer grass, installing bug hotels, or even a hedgehog house. Native plants are particularly valuable as they are adapted to local wildlife needs. Minimise hard landscaping and maximise planting to create a rich tapestry of habitats.