Can you make space for water in your garden?

Water is a valuable resource for wildlife - either in habitats for specialist species or by providing a refreshing drink for garden visitors.

Here are 3 tips for making space for water in your garden...

1. Build a pond

A pond is the best thing you can do for wildlife. It can be any shape or size for a frog to call it home - even a burried washing up bowl will do! Here some great tips from the RSPB for any kind of wildlife pond.

2. Provide water

Add a splash of water when it's hot and all kinds of wildlife will thank you, from birds to bees. Here are some tips from Welcome Wildlife.

3. Use water wisely

It's easy to leave a hosepipe running, but water is one of our greatest resources that needs looking after. Here, The Guardian gives some useful tips on saving water in the garden.

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