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Simple things you can do to help wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself to help wildlife. 

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How to make a bee hotel

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How to make a new build garden for wildlife

How to build a log shelter

How to make a log shelter

How to grow a vegetable garden for wildlife

How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden

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How to attract butterflies to your garden

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How to create a vertical garden

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Grow wildlife-friendly herbs

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

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How to make a seed bomb

How to make a bug mansion

How to build a bug mansion

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How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife

How to make a bog garden

How to make a bog garden

How to do companion planting

How to do companion planting

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How to help wildlife at school

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How to help wildlife at work

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

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