Turn a shady corner into a lush, wildlife-rich woodland garden this April by working with nature

Position logs randomly around garden borders rather than in neat piles to recreate the way they fall naturally from trees in the wild. You could artfully arrange them around spring-flowering plants or

Learn to love the dim and shadowy corners of your plot – without the harsh glare of the sun’s spotlight, you can build an environment rich in texture, gentle colour and seasonal interest

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Make a splash by adding water to draw wildlife

Liz has chosen her top varieties that offer food, shelter, or both, to our feathered friends