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Stephen Barlow

Simple things you can do to help wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself to help wildlife. To find out more about gardening for wildlife, click here.

How to grow a vegetable garden for wildlife

How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden

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How to create a vertical garden

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Plant flowers for bees and pollinators

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How to create a herb garden for wildlife

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How to conserve water

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How to provide bushes for nesting birds

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How to make your garden a chemical-free zone

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How to compost your waste

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

Drystone wall

How to build a mini stone wall

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

How to make a costal garden

How to make a coastal garden

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How to go peat free in your garden

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

How to make a bog garden

How to make a bog garden

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