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Enhancing
Birds
and mammals, such as hedgehogs and foxes, may make use of the
pond to drink from or bathe in, and some may be encouraged to
stay in the garden; you'll also attract a variety of
invertebrates. There are plenty of habitats you can create
in your garden which will benefit all sorts of wildlife.
Many garden features that encourage amphibians and reptiles into
the garden do
so because they attract invertebrates. Log piles and compost
heaps will attract beetles and other insects which frogs, toads
and slow-worms, as well as other creatures like hedgehogs will
feed on.
If you do not have a compost heap you can always create a grass
pile after mowing your lawn. Secluded spots are best, that way
hedgehogs and other creatures may make use of these to hibernate
in.
After creating your pond, consider using leftover soil to create
an excellent wildflower bank for invertebrates like moths and
butterflies. Sow the soil with native wildflower seeds. Like
rockeries, south-facing sunny banks are best.
Depending on the size of your garden, think about a
section/strip for wildflowers, herbs or even a hedge. This will
create a more varied mosaic of wildlife habitats - butterflies
and bees will particularly favour these areas.
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