The Wild Garden Thread

[InvasiveCreeper]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_garden

http://www.stickywicketgarden.co.uk/benefits-of-attracting-wildlife-to-garden.html

 

[Trellum]

I love this idea, my in laws actually have a pond that attracts a lot frogs and other reptiles It's also full of goldfish, so some native birds from that part of the country (big strong ones) often get their lunch from there Which is good, because they keep the pond from overpopulating. I'd totally love to get a pond actually, but I just don't have enough space. Dutch houses are s tiny and practical, lol. Maybe in the future we can get a pond in the front yard.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

@InvasiveCreeper I have a wildlife garden. It's more accurately called a native garden in my case. All of my plants are native (with minor exceptions) and benefit local insect and animal species. Its the best kind of garden to have. I lay a few logs around for toads and insects to hide under, and they use them frequently. I drill holes in some logs for Leafcutter bees to nest in. I have smaller native gardens under four of my birdhouses, too.

Feel free to check out my showcase if you'd like. I have a list of plants and photos. The garden is still young, in year two, but still year one for most of the plants. I'm expecting a lot more plants to flower next year for the first time.