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News: January 2004

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RHS urge gardeners to look after biodiversity

Appeared on Space For Nature on 19th January 2004
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The Royal Horticultural Society is urging gardeners to take care of biodiversity in their gardens by following some simple principles.
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The RHS believe that while many gardeners provide nest boxes and food for garden birds, far fewer (around 16%) appreciate the value that their plants have for wildlife during the winter. By considering some simple principles, the RHS believe that gardeners could benefit the wildlife over the winter period.
  • Leave seed heads on perennials; not just for birds, but for sheltering invertebrates.
  • Provide berry producing shrubs which are of great benefit to birds, mammals and insects in the winter months.
  • Leave some dead wood in the garden, e.g. a log pile, as a habitat for fungi and invertebrates.
  • Compost garden waste and cuttings and check your heap for animals before disturbing.
  • Consider using bat, hedgehog, ladybird, lacewing, solitary bee & wasp 'nests' to aid hibernating and breeding animals.
  • Ensure a good supply of fresh water for all animals during the coldest weather.
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RHS. 2004. Look after biodiversity this Christmas and recycle Christmas trees for a greener New Year. Viewed on the web at http://www.rhs.org.uk/news/christmasbiotrees.asp on January 19th 2004.

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