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Creating a wildlife friendly garden

By Dawn Kubicek on 18th June, 2010

If you enjoy watching the wildlife in your garden throughout the year it is important to create an environment that will suit nature. It is not obvious exactly which plants and trees to use for a wildlife habitat so here are some tips.

Grass which is well kept and not over grown provides seeds and pollen and it should also include a selection of umbel lifers which are rich in nectar that will attract hoverflies and lacewings.

Nettles are favourable to caterpillars, butterflies and peacocks so will be a great asset for a wildlife garden.

Other wildlife friendly plants include Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye-daisy), Plantago (plantain), Lychnis flos cuculi (ragged robbin) and Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel).

Single coloured plants believe it or not make it a lot easier for insects to reach the nectar and pollen. Most of the time double coloured flowers have low amounts of pollen in them. Some insects still need pollen during autumn so having plants all year round is important to.

So a garden re-design will firstly freshen up the appearance of your garden for this summer but can also make it a home for lots of interesting species.

If you are in need of a full garden turn around Decorated Shed have in-house landscape architects who can work with you to design a garden studio and surroundings that will be environmentally friendly to all wildlife habitats.

Category:  Garden Designs