Bolsover District Council’s Post

Planting a garden to help wildlife involves creating a habitat that supports a variety of species, including pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Here's a guide to designing a wildlife-friendly garden: 1. Choose Native Plants Why: Native plants are adapted to the local environment and provide the best food and shelter for local wildlife. How: Research plants native to your region, focusing on a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses. 2. Plant a Variety of Species Why: Different species support different types of wildlife. For example, some plants attract pollinators, while others provide seeds or berries for birds. How: Include a mix of flowering plants, fruits, nuts, and seed-bearing plants. Aim for plants that bloom at different times of the year to provide continuous food sources. 3. Create Layers in Your Garden Why: Layered vegetation mimics natural habitats, offering various niches for wildlife. How: Incorporate ground cover, herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees. This structure provides shelter and nesting sites. Read more on how to plant a wildlife friendly garden our website https://lnkd.in/ezP74t9t #gardens #wildlife #wildlifefriendly #willmotts #propertyexperts #estateagents #estateagenthammersmith #charteredsurveyors #willmotts1856 #guildproperty #tenants #landlords #lettings #landlordadvice #hammersmith #propertymarket #proudguildmember #lease #leasehold #freeholder #mortgage #FTB #firsttimebuyer #buyingproperty #BTL #BuyToLet

One of the most effective ways to create a biodiverse lawn is by choosing the right plants. Native plants are always a good choice, as they have adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, and they provide food and shelter for local wildlife. Additionally, you should consider planting a variety of flowering plants to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. #biodiverselawn #Biodiversity #Landscaping

Good advice to help birds throughout the winter ! When you are in nature or work in your garden, who has not seen these lovely little birds approaching you ? “Wildlife experts are encouraging the public to turn their gardens into safe havens for birds this winter. Among them is Sean McMenemy director of garden product supplier Ark Wildlife Ltd. Here are his tips on how to support our feathery friends during the colder months. How to prepare your garden for birds this winter Putting out food, water and shelter for birds visiting your garden can make a big difference to survival rates.” #Biodiversity #Ecosystems

Did you know that our Grounds Maintenance team manages over 700,000m2 of wildflower meadow land across Fife? This technique allows a much wider range of species to grow and flower each year than in areas which are mown regularly. In turn, it gives a lovely home to butterflies, bees, moths, and more. We want to encourage an even bigger range of wildflowers and associated species at these sites. To do this, we have been 'turbo-boosting' the number of wildflower species at selected meadows this year. We are using a tractor-mounted overseeder to directly sow additional wildflower seeds into existing wildflower areas in Balbirnie Park, Bankie Park, Kilmany, Pittencrieff Park, Duloch Park, Beveridge Park and Tayport Common. The UK has lost 97% of its flower-rich grassland over the past 70 years. This has resulted in a drastic decline of around two-thirds of pollinating insects. Fife is the most heavily cultivated region in Scotland so we can make a difference and give our wildlife more of a chance by changing the way we manage some of our green spaces. #FifeClimateAction

🌿 Let’s Work Together to Save the Monarchs! 🦋 Monarch butterflies are facing serious challenges, and their populations are rapidly declining. One simple way to make a difference is by planting milkweed, the essential food source for monarch caterpillars. It’s a small action with a big impact—helping to restore habitats and support pollinators in our ecosystems. Not sure where to start? Fox-Wolf Winter Sow Workshops in Oshkosh and Neenah are here to help! These workshops are not just about gardening—they’re also great opportunities to earn volunteer hours while contributing to a vital cause. 🌼 📍 Locations: Oshkosh (12/14) and Neenah (1/25) 💻 Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/g-c7j9Mc Together, we can plant the seeds for a healthier environment and a brighter future for monarchs. 🌎✨ #FoxWolf #WorthProtecting #SaveTheMonarchs #PlantMilkweed #PollinatorConservation #Sustainability #WinterSowing #EnvironmentalImpact #VolunteerOpportunities

Garden Wildlife Week 2024 Today marks the start of Garden Wildlife Week 2024 UK gardens are full of wonder, so let’s celebrate these ecosystems by highlighting the amazing creatures that live in our gardens helping them to flourish. There are many ways to help preserve and support our well-balanced ecosystem better known as our gardens. Why not leave some food out for a hedgehog you’ve seen in your garden. Create sheltered areas in your garden with dense shrubs, trees, and piles of leaves or logs. These habitats offer refuge for wildlife during extreme weather conditions and provide nesting sites for birds. Plant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These insects play a vital role in the reproduction of many plants, including food crops, and contribute to ecosystem health. You may be interested to read my blog that gives advice on designing a garden for wildlife: https://lnkd.in/eNUsPUdz #GardenWildlifeWeek #BloomWithDesignHeights #BeckenhamGardenDesigner #GardeningLife #GardenBlog #DesignHeights #GardenLife

Allowing a patch of grass in gardens to grow long helps butterflies, study finds Letting parts of your garden go wild with long grass boosts butterflies – particularly in towns and intensively farmed areas, a study has found. Research from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation analysing butterfly sightings from more than 600 gardens around Britain found a small but significant increase in butterfly numbers and species in gardens with a patch of long grass – and the more long grass, the more benefit. https://lnkd.in/gPiqremr

On the eastern edge of Oakland County, Michigan Government’s government campus along Telegraph Road, a six-acre sunflower field has transformed an empty lot into a vibrant landscape. Oakland County’s Facilities Management and Operations Department, led by Mark Baldwin, chief of landscape services, has cultivated this self-sustaining garden, choosing a different sunflower species each year. Each May, Baldwin and his team plant about 1,200 pounds of black oil sunflower seeds. These sunflowers not only are beautiful but also play an important role in supporting the local ecosystem. The field provides food and shelter for various wildlife, including pollinators like bees, dragonflies, and butterflies, as well as squirrels, birds, and deer. The sunflowers, which can reach heights of four to six feet, also offer a safe haven for wild turkeys and other animals. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/3uBOt #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #sustainable #sustainability #transformedlandscape #naturebeauty #sustainablegardening #wildlifesanctuary #sunflowerfield #ecofriendlylandscaping #pollinatorhabitat #sunflowers #environmentalconservation #natureconservation #wildlifeprotection

Based on outdoor recreation findings that more people want to get outside with easy, local, inexpensive, conservation-focused outings, I decided to start a Substack newsletter, Probably Outside. It focusdx on local, social, dirt-cheap outings timed to the current momth. For June, I wrote about bird walks, summer solstice planning, hydrangea walks, and kayaking. It's a good source for environmental education planners; state, county and city tourism officials; and anyone whose job it is to help get people outside in nature. Here's the Substack link: https://lnkd.in/gvXFAMpC #outdoors #outside #conservation #birding #paddling #plantwalks #summersolstice

The 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count will be taking place from 7th - 23rd February, meaning farmers and landowners are being asked to monitor the bird species on their land. 🐦 The results for 2024 show that almost 395,000 birds had been spotted, with the rarest sightings being snow bunting, rock pipit, merlin, greenshank, golden eagle and Bittern. The Big Farmland Bird Count is now in its 12th year, and is free to sign up to. The results support with understanding what species have benefitted the most from conservation efforts, and what species are also in need of the most help. For further information on the 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count, please take a look at the article below. 🐦 #agrifj #farminguk #article #industrynews #bigfarmlandbirdcount #birdcount #farmers #landowners