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Stephen Barlow

Simple things you can do to help wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself to help wildlife. To find out more about gardening for wildlife, click here.

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How to make a bee hotel

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How to make a new build garden for wildlife

How to leave a wild patch in your lawn

How to grow a wild patch

How to create a container garden for wildlife

How to create a container garden for wildlife

How to plant flowers for bumblebees

How to attract bumblebees to your garden

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How to attract butterflies to your garden

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How to feed birds in your garden

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What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

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Plant flowers for bees and pollinators

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How to create a herb garden for wildlife

Build a pond

How to build a pond

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How to make a gravel garden for wildlife

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to make a seed bomb

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How to build a bug mansion

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

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How to take part in a citizen survey

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How to help wildlife at school

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How to make a coastal garden

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How to make a Christmas wreath for birds

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

How to make a bog garden

How to make a bog garden

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

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