Invite hedgehogs, squirrels, and birds to the garden

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What would nature be without small animals? Hedgehogs, squirrels, and birds can be a big part of garden life. It's nice to have them in the garden, but they also serve a great purpose. Here's how to get them to choose your garden.

Written by Liselotte Roll

Swedish garden inspirer, journalist and author of books about nature, cultivation and animals, such as "Soil", "Grow for insects" and "Chickens as a hobby".

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