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Environment + Nature
Gardening for Wildlife
Course

Gardening for Wildlife

Online
CPD
Lake Water_Megan Bartlett

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Study at your own pace Short Course Online

Overview

In partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Andy McIndoe (Chelsea Flower Show Gold record holder) will teach you how to create a beautiful garden which is a haven for wildlife. Learn how to create a garden for wildlife and how to attract attracts birds, bees, insects, butterflies and small animals into your garden. You'll learn how to respect the environment as you design and learn new wildlife garden ideas. As you learn you'll be creating a plan for your own wildlife friendly garden. You'll learn which trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, annuals and grasses to plant to attract insects and birds. Plus you'll find out how to naturally discourage undesirable wildlife (including slugs!)

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Gardening for Wildlife

This course has been designed and approved by wildlife plant experts at the RHS, together with Andy. You'll learn:

At a glance

  • how to combine a garden you love with a wildlife-friendly garden
  • trees, plants and shrubs to choose to attract and nurture birds, animals and insects
  • adapting garden habitats - from ponds to lawns for wildlife
  • the importance of pollinators in your garden
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