OUT I N THE GARDEN

BUG BUFFET

Keep an eye out for bats’ aerial displays as night starts to fall. These winged mammals are likely to swoop down into gardens to dine on insects.

MAKE COVER

Ensuring there’s plenty of lowgrowing greenery around ponds will allow emerging juvenile frogs to take shelter as they make a break for terrestrial habitats.

THINKING AHEAD

Now is the time to think about which wildlife-friendly plants you might want to add to your garden for next year – download our free wildlife gardening digital magazine for plenty of ideas. See p17.