Ways To Include Wildlife In Your Garden Design
You built your gardens for yourself, but who else benefits from it? Naturally, the original dwellers of the green are animals and wildlife. Furthermore, with the increase in urbanization, it is the moral duty of every human being to incorporate a bit of wildlife into their gardens. Welcome those beings who were here before we built our cities. So, a wildlife garden design is always a way to enjoy nature. Please read on to learn more!
Let it grow
A wildlife garden design has to be a bit wild. We are not saying that you go out of class but letting nature take its course (at some places) might even boost your garden experience.
The easiest method to attract animals to your yard is to reduce the time you spend pruning back. Also, long grass is necessary for moths to lay their eggs. Therefore if you have lawns, you should avoid cutting them too short.
Furthermore, to help insects survive the winter, you should wait until late winter or spring to clean up your shrub borders.
Feed them
Food and small hanging treats are a must in a wildlife garden design. It is also a grand humane gesture to show the little visitors that you care for them. And your garden can be a hangout space for them.
How about attracting bees to your wildlife garden design?
The bee’s situation has recently attracted significant attention, and rightfully so. In addition to pollinating 30% of the food we consume, bees are essential in maintaining a healthy ecosystem; without them, humans would starve to death.
Furthermore, keeping bees in our gardens is essential for the health of the bee population; how can we accomplish this?
- By filling the landscape with vibrant plants.
- Planting more blues and violet flowers is an effective strategy for attracting bees to your garden because these colours are the most visible to bees.
- Making a space specially designed for bees – a sort of a hotel or cafe – filled with fruits etc.
Bird boxes
The summer is the best time to hang up a birdhouse. Place it in a safe area where predators can’t quickly get it, and use a variety of feeders to draw in a wide assortment of birds.
Finally, a simple box can attract birds to even the most miniature gardens.
Don’t forget a watering hole or source.
You don’t want little guests to spread negativity about your good place among their peers. So, keep them hydrated; you can make several small changes in your garden.
Also, putting water boxes and filling them regularly is an excellent idea. But hiring a professional like M & P Mckeown Landscaping can make your garden an Eden for wildlife. Furthermore, we can help you incorporate numerous elements in your wildlife garden design – that will attract countless small dwellers to your garden.
Conclusion
We cannot imagine a wonderful classical garden with a ‘hobbit’ vibe without a touch of wildlife. So, if you want an alive garden with activity and nature’s tunes, go for a wildlife garden design. Thinking about it? Please feel free to ask for a free quote here. Happy gardening!
