Not only were 2 hedges planted, the turf laid and some plants put into the front garden, but the shed also arrived. The shed roof is topped with sedums and creates a wildlife habitat even when the ground below has been concreted over. The only care you have to give the sedums is an initial soaking and then an occasional watering if there is a really dry period.
The planting was carried out by volunteers and some young people from Rise Phoenix. One hedge planted was a hawthorn and holly mix, both of which provide berries for birds and are also good species for invertebrates to live in. The other is a privet hedge - this isn't so wildlife-friendly but we are going to improve it for wildlife by growing climbers such as honeysuckle through it. The front garden was planted with low growing plants that can survive in shade and also under a car.
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