Getting to know our hibernating mammals
As the days get colder, wildlife species are building up fat reserves and getting ready for winter. But did you know there are only three mammals in the UK that truly hibernate?
As the days get colder, wildlife species are building up fat reserves and getting ready for winter. But did you know there are only three mammals in the UK that truly hibernate?
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
Plant wildflower with seed bombs!
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.