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Tips to Help You Build a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

It goes without saying that the natural environment in much of the world is under great threat from a variety of factors, impacting both flora and fauna of all kinds, and this will also have a future impact on people, both now and for generations to come. If you’re concerned about how you can make a positive difference, then you can contribute by using your backyard spaces to be more welcoming to the everyday species of wildlife you may once have been used to seeing around. Read on for some suggestions on how you can make your backyard more wildlife-friendly again.

Plant for wildlife, not just for the looks

Designing the perfect garden space, whatever its size and location, is something that many gardeners will put a lot of time and effort into in order to get it just right, in time for the spring and the fresh burst of growth that comes with it. However, as you do this, it is important to think about the role your garden plays in the local and broader ecosystem, as well as how you might enjoy it personally.

Your garden can be a perfect haven for a variety of species by planting appropriately and taking care of the environment in the right way. Take a look at seeds from Granite Seed to give yourself some ideas on how to reinvigorate your garden landscape with various plants, including wildflowers, grasses, and more that can help foster a wealth of butterflies, bees, and other invaluable species.

Let things grow out

While you might be tempted to maintain a tidy and orderly garden where everything is beautifully pruned and ordered, this isn’t usually the most wildlife-friendly of environments. In fact, a more wild, unkempt, and natural space can be the perfect habitat for many local species, so it can be worthwhile to allow at least some of your outdoor space to grow at its own pace and resist the temptation to cut it back into a more orderly shape.

While it might look messy, a garden filled with long grasses, untamed branches, weeds, and more can often provide a safe and rich habitat for many forms of wildlife, as well as providing shelter, food, and other essentials. Keeping your garden in a more wild state will require less maintenance from yourself too.

Create a compost heap

The natural food waste you may produce in your kitchen from fruit and vegetable peelings, kitchen scraps, and other items can often serve a useful purpose in your garden, so instead of putting them in the waste, try creating a compost heap for your outdoor space instead. 

There are many ways of doing this, from using purpose-built containers that encourage plant matter to break down quickly to simpler homemade versions. However you do it, a compost heap can help nourish your soil with essential nutrients and reduce the amount of waste produced by your household. Instead, you can support the natural ecosystem and help your plants grow with greater vitality.