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Winter Wildlife: Making Your Garden a Haven in January

Winter can be challenging for wildlife, but your garden can provide the shelter and food they need to survive. By supporting birds, insects, and other creatures, you’ll create a thriving ecosystem that benefits your garden year-round.

1. Feeding Birds:
Install feeders filled with high-energy foods like sunflower seeds, suet, and mealworms. Keep water sources unfrozen by refreshing them daily.

2. Shelter and Habitats:

  • Leave wild areas in your garden for insects and small mammals.
  • Add birdhouses in sheltered spots to encourage nesting in spring.
  • Create a bug hotel using logs, bamboo, or bricks with holes.

3. Benefits of Supporting Wildlife:
Wildlife plays a vital role in controlling pests, pollinating plants, and maintaining a balanced garden ecosystem.

Want to create a wildlife haven in your garden?

Contact us today for tailored advice and help setting up wildlife-friendly features. Your garden can make a difference!

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