Adding signs to your garden can offer a multitude of benefits beyond just aesthetics. Not only do they serve as informative markers for showcasing different plant and animal life, but they also create a sense of organization and structure in your outdoor space. By labeling specific plants or highlighting different species of animals that visit your garden, you can educate yourself and others about the biodiversity and beauty of nature. Additionally, signs can help attract wildlife to your garden by providing information about the plants that serve as food sources or habitats for them. Overall, using signs can enhance your gardening experience, promote environmental awareness, and create a welcoming space for both plants and animals to thrive AlphaGraphics Hoover | Greater Birmingham
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Encourage outdoor play, nature walks, and gardening to foster kids' love for nature. Teach conservation and sustainability for responsible stewardship. Inspire lifelong environmental commitment. #Parenting #Nature #Sustainability
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Making Friends with Molluscs. 🐌 Slugs and snails, often seen as the arch-nemesis of green thumbs everywhere, actually deserve a second look. 👀 With around 150 species in the UK, only a handful of these slimy critters are garden party crashers. The rest? They're your backyard's unsung heroes! Instead of waging war, why not embrace these little garden helpers? You'll not only be greener, but also join the ranks of those who see the sluggish side of life in a whole new light. Think of them as nature's tidy-up team. 🧹 These molluscs munch on decaying plants, fungi and dung, recycling nutrients back into the soil. They're also known for their window cleaning skills, scrubbing algae off greenhouse glass and leaving their signature shiny trails! Plus, they're a top menu item for favourite garden guests like frogs, song thrushes, ground beetles, and hedgehogs. 🦔 By being slug and snail supporters, gardeners become champions of a diverse wildlife community. 🐸 And let's not forget those territorial leopard slugs, playing bouncer to other slugs, keeping your plants nibble-free. It's time to give slugs and snails the credit they deserve! 👏 Go Wild about Gardens this spring and apply for our Wildlife Gardening Award. Gardening for wildlife doesn’t need to be complicated and there are many simple ways of inviting wildlife in. Visit the webpage for more ideas and to apply for your award. 👇 https://lnkd.in/efYpWYVj #wildlifegardening #wildaboutgardens #slugsandsnails
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Did you know April is #GardenMonth? Starting a garden, whether at home or in a community space, offers numerous environmental benefits. Not only does gardening provide fresh produce, but it also promotes biodiversity and reduces carbon emissions. Learn more about living sustainably on our website at https://bit.ly/4cIeE8I
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Attention all gardening enthusiasts: As we continue to care for our gardens, let's prioritize the health of our plants and the biodiversity of our outdoor spaces. Before introducing any new plants, it's crucial to carefully inspect them for signs of invasive species. Keep an eye out for any eggs, larvae, insects, discharge, snails and weeds, which could potentially disrupt our garden ecosystems and ruin all your hard work! By being proactive, we can protect our gardens from the spread of invasive species. Report your findings, and let's work together to ensure the well-being of our green spaces! 💚🌱 https://bit.ly/4aQXVhu #CFIA #PlantHealth #InvasiveSpecies
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RHS Predictions in 2024.... 'We will be more in tune with nature' - enquiries to the RHS about wildlife gardening increased by over 28% in 2023. Whether to let the grass grow long and allow wildflowers to have their moment in the sun, is a far more popular question than getting great lawn stripes. The shift reflects an interest in supporting birds, pollinating insects, invertebrates and the wildlife that depend on them, by growing plants that offer food and shelter all year round. Joined by making bug hotels, sourcing pollinator-friendly plants, leaving dead timber and introducing water features, even small ones, to benefit wildlife. You can find out more here - https://lnkd.in/e6fuStkh
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Suggestion: start with not mowing 50% of the lawn. Great results to be expected! The difficulty is how to mow the longer flowery part half June or beginning of July. Put the lawnmower at the highest stand first, or go for a cutting bar, or even better, learn how to use the skyt, which is not so easy but getting less difficult as the plants become thicker and more dry. Geweldig plan, misschien beginnen met de helft, mooi trouwens dat contrast… Denk voor het maaien van het hogere gedeelte in juni of juli aan een grasmaaier op de hoogste stand, of een maaibalk aan een motoculteur of, beter nog, aan de slag met de zeis. Niet makkelijk, maar naarmate de planten ouder worden en dikkere stengels krijgen wordt het zeisen makkelijker. You can’t refuse this to David, can you?
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David Attenborough's stark warning to avoid common garden chore until July. Sir David Attenborough has urged Brits to 'delay mowing' their lawns - and told people that this common gardening task shouldn't occur until mid-July. The reasoning behind this plea is not only about aesthetics but also related to the welfare of our insect populations. Bugs such as butterflies, bees, and wasps rely heavily upon daisies and other plants growing between lawn blades to pollinate and sustain their ecosystems. Sir David corroborated these warnings on the BBC's Wild Isles nature documentary. He highlighted that trimming off the long grass can disrupt and even kill off these crucial insects, which form an integral part of the world's ecosystem. He said: "Nowhere here is richer in wildflowers and insect pollinators than our traditional hay meadows. Sadly, in the last 60 years, we've lost 97% of this precious habitat. Image credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire Shared from North Devon Now
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February is one of the hardest months for birds who stay north in the winter to find food sources. Like humans, birds need food, water, and shelter throughout winter in order to be successful the rest of the year. Lack of food in the winter, can even impact their health and breeding success in spring. Here are some ways that you can help the birds through spring: -Keep Bird feeders full -Provide a water source -Plant native plants that provide shelter and food sources. Check out our knowledgebase article about bird gardening for Wisconsin: https://lnkd.in/gyb2vmKv
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🌿Discover the hidden treasure of health benefits waiting for older adults in the garden! 🌿 Gardening isn't merely a pastime; it's a therapeutic journey offering myriad advantages. For seniors, cultivating plants can nurture physical vitality, enrich mental well-being, and foster a profound sense of achievement and meaning. Moreover, it's an enjoyable avenue to stay active and embrace the wonders of the great outdoors. #HeavenlyCare #SeniorGardening
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We may often think of wildlife as existing far away in nature, but wildlife is also active in our own neighborhoods and backyards. By protecting trees and shrubs and opting for native plants, there are steps we can take to help create safer, healthier habitats with local wildlife in mind. Many great landscaping and gardening choices can both create a beautiful outdoor space and support local ecosystems. #GardeningForWildlifeMonth #ArboristAdvice
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Stoops, balconies, and windowsills are ripe for growing food. Today, we're riding out the ripple effect that urban gardening can have on our lives and the planet. On this episode of Second Nature, we're getting inspiration and practical tips to start small, fruitful home gardens in urban spaces. We're also talking about the carbon footprint of home gardens and realizing the ripple effect that growing our own food can have on our lives and the environment. Plus, we chat with Nelson ZêPequéno, founder of Black Men with Gardens, about gardening in a small space, reclaiming power through our food, and becoming stewards of the planet.
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