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Kezia Reynolds

Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds

Winter berry-bearing plant with bird.

If you want to give your garden birds and hedgehogs a helping hand this winter, wildlife experts are urging gardeners to leave tennis balls scattered on their lawns - no, they’ve not lost the plot.

If you have a wildlife garden, you’ll know how it can benefit you, from providing natural pest control to creating a balanced garden ecosystem. But with these benefits comes a responsibility to protect garden wildlife in winter.

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