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Make your patch wildlife-friendly with practical ideas tailored to your space
How much space do you have?
Balcony / window sill
Courtyard / roof terrace
Small garden
Medium / large garden
How much time can you spend?
One-off
Up to an hour a month
Up to an hour a week
Up to an hour a day
Or browse the full list of 'how to' guides below...
Birds: sparrows, tits, owls...
Bird homes
Feeding birds
Mammals: hedgehogs, voles, bats...
Feeding mammals
Mammal homes
Plants: climbers, flowers, trees...
Wildlife-friendly plants
Being water wise
Reptiles and amphibians
Homes for frogs, toads and newts
Attracting snakes and lizards
Insects and mini beasts
Homes for ladybirds, bees...
Messy bits for beetles, spiders...
Ponds and bogs
Container, moulded and liner ponds
Bog gardens
Dealing with problems
Squirrels, cats, pests...
Injured, trapped or at risk
No space? Other ways to help
Get an allotment
Being a responsible cat owner
Become a volunteer
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