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For most people, the garden, especially one directly next to the house, is like a little paradise that can be designed and planted according to one's own ideas and wishes. Unfortunately, the result is often disappointing. Many home gardens appear monotonous and unimaginative. Short-cropped English lawns, trimmed hedges made of exotic arborvitae, Serbian spruce or Turkish cherry laurel, a North American blue spruce at the edge. Maybe a Japanese maple and a forsythia bush, garnished with a few weed-free rose beds - and the boring ornamental garden monotony is complete. The ecological value of such a garden is very low, and you will only find a few animals in it. No wonder - insects, birds, squirrels and hedgehogs need a diverse habitat that is as close to nature as possible and that meets their needs. In view of the dramatic decline in many native animal species, many of which are already extinct and around 30 percent are threatened, home and allotment gardens can and should make an important contribution to species protection. For this reason, aktion tier is running the "My animal-friendly garden" campaign. We would like to use our tips to help you transform your private green space into an oasis for wild animals. A natural garden promotes native flora and fauna and is good for the environment. You are also giving yourself a huge gift, because you have the opportunity to experience nature up close at any time, will find peace and relaxation while gently caring for your green island and will enjoy unique, interesting and funny animal observations. So go ahead - the animals need you! More information: https://www.aktiontier.org/kampagnen/...