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20 WILDLIFE plants

A well-designed wildlife garden is a far cry from the old image of an unkempt and overgrown patch. Indeed, wildlife gardens are arguably among the most exciting, colourful and rewarding outdoor spaces you can make. Much of our wildlife depends on habitats that are increasingly rare in nature. Gardens form a vital mosaic of green spaces, often linking urban and rural areas, and allowing wildlife to travel easily between them.

Just a few simple changes will transform your garden into a valuable natural resource, full of

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