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Kezia Reynolds

‘Nature doesn’t like tidiness’ – why wildlife experts want you to stop cutting your garden back in summer

A garden with the view of a small patio area with a a pair of two seater outdoor sofas and potted hydrangeas.

Wildlife experts are urging gardeners to avoid cutting their gardens back this summer, to help their local ecosystems flourish.

If you’ve taken the time to create a wildlife garden, then you’ll already be aware of how a garden can help local wildlife thrive, providing both food and shelter. While it can be tempting to cut back your garden to make it look neater over summer, an expert has warned this can result in a lack of shelter for wildlife in autumn and winter.

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