Wildlife gardening
Giving your local wildlife a safe haven is very rewarding and you gain a beautiful buzzing garden along the way.
Giving your local wildlife a safe haven is very rewarding and you gain a beautiful buzzing garden along the way.
This time of year is excellent for planting new Perennials, and with wildlife in mind it is important to choose plants that will encourage wildlife into your garden. Bow has lots of stunning Perennials to choose from including flat, daisy-like blooms that encourage butterflies, so you can enjoy a colourful fluttering display.
Include purple flowers in your borders as bees see them more clearly than any other colour. Climbers are also an excellent addition to help wildlife thrive. Bees use them to shelter from a sudden downpour, butterflies hibernate in them, and birds can also use them to nest in.
Ponds are a fantastic source of wildlife. Bow stocks an excellent variety of pond fish including Koi, Sarasa Comets & Goldfish. Adding pond plants to your pond will attract wildlife such as birds, butterflies, danselflies, frogs and newts. You will find everything you need for your pond, including a large selection of pond and bog plants.
You will also find a large range of wildlife care products including shelters, foods, baths and feeders for wild birds and hedgehogs. It’s definitely worth a visit with so much to see; you can then relax in the Waterside Cafe, which serves Full English breakfasts, home-made daily lunch specials, afternoon teas & delicious Sunday roasts with 3 local butchers’ meats.
Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre has all you need to create a stunning wildlife garden and their friendly team are always on hand to offer advice if you need it.
You can find Bow Garden Centre on the A3072 half way between Crediton and Okehampton.
01363 82438 | www.bowgardencentre.co.uk