Nature’s Nook: Welcome Wildlife Into Your Garden
November is the perfect month to create a wildlife friendly corner, supporting birds and small creatures through the colder days ahead.
As winter approaches and food becomes scarce, local wildlife benefits greatly from a helping hand. Creating a wildlife friendly corner in your garden this November is a simple and rewarding project that brings life, interest, and a sense of calm to your outdoor space. Even a small area can make a real difference to the creatures that depend on shelter and steady food sources.
Start by choosing a quiet, sheltered spot. A corner near shrubs or a fence is ideal, providing natural cover from weather and predators. Adding a bird feeder stocked with seeds, fat balls, or peanuts supports birds as temperatures fall. A small dish of fresh water is equally important, especially during icy spells when natural sources may freeze.
For hedgehogs and other small visitors, consider placing a hedgehog house or a simple log pile. These offer warm, dry spaces for resting or hibernation and are easy to set up with fallen branches or untreated wood. Leaves gathered from the garden can be piled nearby to create additional shelter for insects and frogs.
Planting wildlife friendly shrubs or winter berries adds colour to the garden while providing valuable food. Holly, hawthorn, and cotoneaster attract birds and give your space a natural, seasonal charm.
By creating a wildlife friendly corner this November, you are supporting the ecosystem around your home and bringing year-round interest to your garden. It is a small step with big impact, offering safety, nourishment, and comfort for animals while giving you the joy of watching nature thrive during the colder months.
