Make a wildlife-attracting water haven

A simple water feature looks great and is a boon for wildlife

Adam Kirtland

Gardening as we know, is far from plonking a few plants in the ground and hoping for the best (although it does sometimes feel that way). It’s about the world around us and the animals and creatures that choose to make our gardens, their homes. The plants we do grow will attract insects and all manner of beneficial critters, which in turn make our green spaces more biodiverse in a myriad of exciting and useful ways. Planting for pollinators is always firmly on our agenda, but how about taking that a step further to encourage in a wider array of wondrous wildlife? A pond in a sink No matter the size of your garden, balcony, patio or allotment, there are ways to feature water within. Even the smallest pond can…

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Amateur Gardening (Digital) - 1 Issue, 27-Apr-2024

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