ENVIRONMENT
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Makingyourbackgardenwildlife-
friendly needn’t be expensive,
time-consuming or difficultWildlife
safari gardenBirdB&B
Encouragebirdsonto
yourpropertywiththe
promiseofaneasymeal
anda placetonest.Cosyclimbers
Honeysucklewill
attractthepollinators
andactsasa roost
sitefornestingbirds.Anurban
wateringhole
A pondwillencourage
manycreaturesintoyour
gardenandalsohelpto
absorbnoxiouscarbon
dioxideoutoftheair.Secretentrances
Tinygapsunderyourfencewillallow
smallmammalstoenterandexit,such
ashedgehogsandfrogs.Trees
Byplantingtreesin anurban
garden,youareimprovingthe
purityofthesurroundingairand
providingshadeandshelter.Insectcaves
Stonynooksandcrannies
providehomesforinsectsand
littlebridgesforcreaturesto
safelyreachthewater.The right flowers
will attract all kinds
of pollinators© Getty