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How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

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How to make a shrub garden for wildlife

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Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?

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