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Our attempts at creating a biodiverse plot and garden So what do we do on our plot and in our garden? Water: Hedges and fedges: Shrubs and trees: Leaf Litter and Mulches: Plot: Around the base of some fruit bushes and trees is a mulch of wood chippings. Garden: Leaves from deciduous plants are allowed to remain on the ground or piled under shrubs producing a carpet of leaf litter over winter –and shelter for hibernating creatures such as hedgehogs. Digging: Grass: Garden: Lawn areas provide foraging for birds and small mammals. Grass isn’t cut too short which is not only better for wildlife but good for the grass too especially in dry weather. Nettles and Comfrey: Many types of butterfly lay eggs on nettle plants (don’t worry they are not the type that will damage any of your crops) and bees love comfrey. The leaves of both plants are also good for the compost heap. Plot: In corners of the plot small clumps of nettles are allowed to grow and we have several clumps of comfrey. Flowers: Garden: Again flowers are not only chosen for their attractiveness but also to provide feeding stations for beneficial insects. Log and Stone Piles: Plot: There are piles of logs in several areas on the plots and also piles of stone that have been dug from the beds. Click here for more about our log pile Garden: Large logs are hidden under mature shrubs. Plot: There are piles of logs in several areas on the plots and also piles of stone that have been dug from the beds. Click here for more about our log pile Garden: Large logs are hidden under mature shrubs. Feeding Stations: Compost Heap: Garden: We don’t have a compost heap in the garden but we do protect tender plants with straw and have even had a robin make it’s nest in the straw. Nest Boxes: Bug Hotels: Although there are many suitable habitats for invertebrates on our plot and in our garden - this year (2010) our aim is to make some bumble bee nesting areas. I'll post a photo of it if we manage to make one! For related products click on the link Supporting Nature