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Amphibian and reptile friendly gardening

As well as ponds there are other features that will encourage amphibians and reptiles to spend time in your garden.

Amphibians need damp areas, whereas reptiles require open spots where they can be warmed by the sun. However, both need shelter and habitats that support their food - in most cases invertebrates.

A wildlife garden doesn't need to be messy or unattractive, simply including some of the following features could benefit local amphibians and reptiles.

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Bog garden or mini-pond >>>  
O Compost heap >>>
O Log piles and rockeries >>>
O Reptile refuges >>>
O Variety of vegetation >>>
O Wintering sites or ‘toad homes’ >>>
   

More gardening tips…
  
O Gardening with care >>>  
O Green corridors >>>