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Even a tiny pond can support frogs, newts and insects. Choose a sunny spot, add native plants and create gentle slopes for wildlife to enter safely.
Shady borders need bulbs that naturalise well and flower before trees leaf fully. Try snowdrops, daffodils and wood anemones for reliable early colour.
Autumn is ideal for planting, dividing perennials and clearing spent growth. Collect leaves for leafmould, prune lightly and protect tender plants before frost arrives.
