March 1, 2024
Products to simplify gardening and to encourage wildlife.
These shelters are often easy to make and are great projects to get kids involved in. The RSPB has a video on how to build a bug hotel and the Woodland Trust has masses of tips for how to attract different types of animals into the garden.
Sean McMenemy, a wildlife expert and the founder of Ark Wildlife says: “Simply keeping fresh water available in your garden will attract a multitude of species. Whether a shallow dish, or a dedicated wildlife pond, birds, mammals, insects, and amphibians will all be drawn in by water.”
Make sure you have feeding stations too, in the form of bird feeders, bird tables or miniature water cups for thirsty butterflies and bees.
Bird Feeder
Here’s a bird feeder that stops squirrels because if anything heavier than a songbird lands on a perch, the feeding ports close and then reopens when the larger animal has left.
Roamwildproducts £34.95
Bee Drinking Cups
Interesting fact – Bees can’t see all colours that humans can, however they can see ultraviolet colours that humans need a black light to make visible.
These cups hold a teaspoon of water. Uncommongoods Set of 5 £35.00
Butterfly Barn
A lovely home for all types of butterflies, moths and many other pollinating insects. It has a slatted centre providing resting and sheltering spots. There is a reservoir at the bottom for butterfly food.
John Lewis £21.99
You can buy butterfly food or mash sliced overripe fruit .
Hedgehog House
Hedgehogs provide a natural form of pest control so encourage them into your garden. This sturdy wicker hut can be left outside to keep them warm.
More importantly, it will help to keep them safe from predators when they’re sleeping or hibernating.
Aplaceforeverything £29.50
Eco Frogilo
An ideal summer and winter home for frogs and toads, providing them with protection from predators and garden tools.
Also toads and female frogs will use the insulating shelf for over-wintering quarters.
Arkwildlife £25.95
Bee Hotel DIY Kit
This kit is designed to be posted through your letterbox and constructed at home to provide a safe space for female solitary bees to build nests and lay their eggs.
Solitary bees are a joy to watch and are non-aggressive, therefore child and pet friendly. They don’t live in colonies (unlike bumblebees and honey bees) and are facing a crisis having lost much of their natural habitat.
Beehive £24.99
Bird Nester
Handwoven by artisans in Ghana and designed to be hung from a sheltered position, either amongst branches or under an awning.
Toast £59.00
NatureSpy camera trap
If you want to see the fruits of your labour and the changes made to your garden, this is the answer
This spy camera has been used on BBC Springwatch and takes crisp, highly detailed photos triggered almost instantly on detection and video within 0.3 secs. The night video definition, in particular, benefits greatly from the new low-glow Radiant 5 LEDs, showing a significant improvement upon previous models.
Nature Spy £189
Products to make Gardening easier
Jet Spray Washer
Whether you are cleaning a patio, a car or anything suitable for a high-pressure water spray, these jet sprays make it much easier.
Which one you get, depends on what you are going to be using it for.
This one – Homebase Spray Gun is reasonably priced at £18.00
Robot Lawn Mowers
A modern solution to lawn maintenance, offering convenience and the ability to enjoy a well-maintained lawn without the physical effort of traditional mowing.
However, they may not be suitable for all situations, so it’s essential to consider your specific lawn’s needs and characteristics before investing in one. Robotic lawn mowers are equipped with sensors, GPS, and programming that enable them to navigate and mow lawns on their own.
They can handle various terrains and obstacles, making them suitable for most residential lawns. They have sensors that detect obstacles and will either navigate around them or stop and change direction.
As they rely on rechargeable battery packs for power, they’re super quiet. That means you can run them at any hour of the day without bothering the neighbours. Many robotic mowers are equipped with mulching capabilities. Instead of collecting grass clippings in a bag, they cut the grass into fine pieces and distribute them back onto the lawn as natural fertilizer.
You can find a selection to suit different requirements here Robot Lawn Mowers
Garden Irrigation System
We can definitely see the sense of having an irrigation system for your garden. With advancements in technology, you can now find smart irrigation systems that can be controlled and monitored remotely through smartphone apps.
These systems can take into account weather forecasts and soil moisture levels to optimize watering.
When designing and installing a garden irrigation system, consider factors such as the types of plants, soil conditions, climate, and your local water regulations. Properly installed and maintained irrigation systems can save water, time, and effort while promoting healthy plant growth in your garden.
Some advanced irrigation systems include rain sensors that can detect when it’s raining and automatically suspend watering to avoid overwatering.
There are any number to choose from and here some reviews https://www.bestproductsreviews.co.uk/best-garden-irrigation-system.
If you have an irrigation system, do please tell us about it.
If you have any suggestions for gardening products, do please let us know.
Read our post on how to make your garden a wildlife sanctuary
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