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The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter over the colder months

Bees on white hellebore flower.

Birds, amphibians and insects benefit from a little extra help to stay warm, fed and watered when it’s cold outside – and planting some of the best winter plants for wildlife in your garden can make a world of difference.

There are plenty of bird-feeding plants to choose from, but certain varieties will produce fruits over the winter months, providing wildlife with the nutrition and energy they need to survive the colder weather. Other shrubs offer shelter against the elements – and having a good mix of the two will give wildlife a solid haven until spring.

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