The climate crisis is becoming a bigger and bigger problem, with more people starting to think about what they can do at home to help make a difference. Although it might feel like these efforts are small, the more people that come together to try and make some changes at home, the bigger impact this will have. You can always be more mindful about how much energy you use and work toward living a more sustainable lifestyle, but did you know your garden can also be utilized to help the local ecosystem? Creating a garden that is friendlier to wildlife can be great for the environment and also create a blissful space for you, too. Below are some quick tips on how you can make your garden more wildlife-friendly.
1. Plants for the Bees and the Butterflies
Bees are vital to the ecosystem, and unfortunately, they are falling in numbers. While some people might panic when they see a bee flying around, you should instead think about how you can make your garden a more welcoming place for them. Look at planting more flowers that will be attractive to bees, and perhaps think about putting up a bee hotel where lonesome bees can rest in between pollinating plants. Attracting more butterflies in your garden can also be beneficial and a beautiful sight to behold.
2. Build a Wildlife Pond
If you have the space for a pond in your garden, this could be another lovely feature to add that will encourage local wildlife to visit your garden and improve its aesthetics. You can still do this even in smaller garden spaces, but do think about how you want to use your outdoor areas to make sure this is the right choice for you. If you are digging out the ground to create your pond, make sure you have the right landscaping tools to do this.
3. Feed the Birds
There is something special about watching the birds flittering around your garden, and listening to their singing can be enjoyable too. If you want to encourage them to visit your garden, then hanging up bird feeders and keeping them full of nuts and seeds could be the best way to achieve this. You could even include a bird bath and watch them splash around, too.
4. Have Dark Spaces in Your Garden
It can be pleasant to sit out in your garden at night during the summer, but a lot of glare from artificial lights can often spook nocturnal animals and keep them away. If you want to make your garden more inviting for hedgehogs and bats, for example, then having some dark spaces in your garden that will not be disturbed by your outdoor lights could be beneficial. Your neighbors might prefer less light pollution when they are trying to sleep, too!
If you want to make your garden more welcoming to the local wildlife, consider these tips and see how they could help you achieve this.
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