A garden doesn't just have to just be a space for you. With the right mindset you can create something that acts to conserve the beauty of this country. Wildlife can transform a plot of land into a relaxing idyll, and there are simple steps you can take to make sure you cultivate its attention. Here are some ideas for people that want to do their bit, and help themselves relax too.
The most obvious way of attracting wildlife is probably by putting food out for birds. It's a simple and effective way of turning your personal space into a great resource for these beautiful creatures. Bird song and the many varieties of colours of British bird species helps create and incredible sense of calm. It can also be a good idea to set up bird boxes in time for spring, as this gives you little lodgers, and gives the birds a real helping hand when it comes to rearing the next generation.
Some of the prettiest insects in England are having a hard time at the moment. Butterflies, for various complex reasons, are on the decline, and each summer seems to bring fewer to life. You can help by introducing nectar-rich plants to your garden. Buddleias are especially good for this, and they reflect a particular wavelength of UV light that butterflies find irresistible. Also try to encourage bees, because they're really suffering too, and if we're not careful they'll die out.
The countryside brings with it a multitude of mammals that are more than happy to take advantage of the shelter and safety provided by a garden. If you're incredibly lucky you might have some badgers nearby. These ghostly foragers love peanuts, and peanut butter, and they won't say no to scraps of meat either, so set those out and keep your fingers crossed and you might just attract a badger.
And that's it. With a few simple steps you can help wildlife and enrich your personal bit of land, ensuring that you've not only got more reason to relax, but that future generations can enjoy them too.
The most obvious way of attracting wildlife is probably by putting food out for birds. It's a simple and effective way of turning your personal space into a great resource for these beautiful creatures. Bird song and the many varieties of colours of British bird species helps create and incredible sense of calm. It can also be a good idea to set up bird boxes in time for spring, as this gives you little lodgers, and gives the birds a real helping hand when it comes to rearing the next generation.
Some of the prettiest insects in England are having a hard time at the moment. Butterflies, for various complex reasons, are on the decline, and each summer seems to bring fewer to life. You can help by introducing nectar-rich plants to your garden. Buddleias are especially good for this, and they reflect a particular wavelength of UV light that butterflies find irresistible. Also try to encourage bees, because they're really suffering too, and if we're not careful they'll die out.
The countryside brings with it a multitude of mammals that are more than happy to take advantage of the shelter and safety provided by a garden. If you're incredibly lucky you might have some badgers nearby. These ghostly foragers love peanuts, and peanut butter, and they won't say no to scraps of meat either, so set those out and keep your fingers crossed and you might just attract a badger.
And that's it. With a few simple steps you can help wildlife and enrich your personal bit of land, ensuring that you've not only got more reason to relax, but that future generations can enjoy them too.
