Making sure your garden is nature friendly

Although you may want to make sure your garden look exactly how you want it you should also think carefully about the environmental impact it is having and whether you could do anything to help the local wildlife.

Lots of people like to keep their grass lawns cut fairly short so that it looks neat and tidy, or even replacing their turf with artificial grass, however egg-laying insects, such as butterflies, actually require longer grass to be able to lay their eggs. 

Replacing your fencing or walls with hedgerows can not only look more appealing but can be a lot more wildlife friendly as hedges provide birds a place to nest, hedgehogs a place to hide and small mammals shelter from bigger predators.

If you are considering have a bird table, then make sure that it is secure and that you do not have too many cats come into your garden as this could be a recipe for disaster.

With a little bit of research and consideration you can easily make your garden a relaxing enjoyable place for you, your family and friends to spend time in and also a perfect home for local wildlife and nature to enjoy too.