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In order for #nature to thrive, we need to create a mosaic of habitats nationwide and adopt this principal in our own #gardens. From woodland to scrub, #meadows to short grass and #ponds to wetlands. A variety of habitats is best for species diversity. 🧵
Even in a 50sqm garden, we can have most of the above mentioned habitats but on a smaller scale. Small trees such as Rowan, Crab Apple and Elder can work really well in small areas without getting too big or casting too much shade.
Moving down from this, we can add shrubs such as Hazel, Alder Buckthorn, Guelder Rose, Dog rose, Wild Privet and Holly which will provide so many flowers for insects and nesting potential for birds in the spring. As well as larval food plants for moths and butterflies.
🐸🐉🎉Celebrating our one year anniversary 🎉🐸🐉
From lawn to #wildlifepond
12months of growth, life and joy
Few things have made lockdown more bearable
1/13
@PondManUK @ARC_Bytes @froglifers @PondRiverStream @urbanponds101 @jeremybiggs @EssexWildlife #lockdownpond
From lawn to #wildlifepond
12months of growth, life and joy
Few things have made lockdown more bearable
1/13
@PondManUK @ARC_Bytes @froglifers @PondRiverStream @urbanponds101 @jeremybiggs @EssexWildlife #lockdownpond
Breaking ground! After removing turf and top soil we took a break from digging to arrange a wood pile and hibernaculum. Our hoped for residents wouldn't be short of winter accommodation.
A butterfly bank was added for good measure.
2/13
#wildlifepond #ukpond
A butterfly bank was added for good measure.
2/13
#wildlifepond #ukpond
Deeper digging began in earnest. Mistakes were made, depths were delved and a pond shaped hole emerged.
3/13
#wildlifepond #ukpond
3/13
#wildlifepond #ukpond
