There are 16 million gardens across the UK, which are vital for wildlife to thrive. You could help to protect species from decline by providing mammals, birds and bugs with food, water and shelter. No matter if you have natural or artificial grass, you can tempt wildlife outside your home. Here are 5 easy ways to bring wildlife into your garden.
1. Hang Up Bird Feeders
Put up some bird feeders to attract birds to your garden. Choose a traditional bird house, or simply hang some feeders from a tree. If you have installed artificial grass, you can buy free standing bird houses with legs. This solves the issue of putting a post into the ground.
You could also add a bird bath, to give the birds a place to drink and clean their feathers. You’ll spend hours watching them out of your window with a cup of tea.
Your bird feeders will also attract squirrels, and other small animals such as mice will feed on the fallen nuts and seeds. Peanuts are the most popular for bird feeders, but you can also get sunflower seeds and suet balls – a woodpecker’s favourite.
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