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Copy of plants to feed tortoise at home
Updated on Tortoise Life

15 Easy Plants to Grow for Tortoises they will Love [With Pictures]

My family have kept and bred tortoises for over 200 years, and it’s not uncommon for my mum to demand that we stop on our bikes whilst out and about so she can leap off and pick the dandelions and other delectable items for our tortoises. Providing the perfect diet for our pet tortoises is one of the most important tasks we have for their well-being. We need to give the right amount of greens with all the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong.  Finding a diverse menu of vegetation, including different leaves and flowers, can be easily …

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Sensory garden 2
Updated on Dog Life Enrichment Your Life

Creating a Sensory Garden for your Dog: Step-by-Step Guide

Sensory gardens provide exciting areas to forage, exercise, explore and aim to enrich the lives of our dogs.  They are designed to reduce stress and encourage our dogs to become more confident in themselves and their surroundings by using different smells, textures, sounds and tastes.  What is a dog sensory garden?  An area explicitly designed to provide stimulation and enrichment for dogs through plants, materials, textures, shapes, colours, scents and heights.  A sensory garden aims to reduce stress, anxiety and encourage dogs to be more confident in the environment. A boring lawn isn’t very exciting for you or your dog, …

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7 Ways to attract wildlife into your garden
Updated on Your Life Wild Life

7 ways to attract wildlife into your garden

Helping to sustain wildlife in the garden is a rewarding way to ensure their survival and create an appreciation for the natural world. Whether a person dwells in the city or country, on a large property or in a small, rented place, there are simple, natural ways to invite wildlife to share the space. The following seven methods of attracting and providing for birds, insects, and other wild animals throughout the seasons will enable their survival and provide endless opportunities for observation and education. Use existing property features and vegetation to provide shelter A loosely built, natural stone wall or …

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