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Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.

Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!

Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?

Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.

Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.

With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.

Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of diseases.

Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five metres tall, with a clear flyway in front, then installing a swift box or brick onto your own home is a great idea!

The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife in autumn and winter. Spoiler – some of our tips can be done without lifting a finger!

Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs, in particular, make good container plants and attract lots of wildlife.

Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.

Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.