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I found this idea in a magazine, it looks very simple to make and I think it will make an interesting feature.
You will need
Lay the logs in a line and mark them using a cane and chalk, (I cut enough wood for two spirals).
Dig a pit that’s deep enough to hold at least half of your longest length (I hit very stony sub soil so mine was only a third of my longest length).
Start with the longest length in the centre of the pit and work your way outwards in decreasing heights.
When all the logs are in the pit, refill the pit firming the soil as you go.
Fill all the gaps with dead leaves.
Drill deep holes of various sizes in the outside logs.
I planted a few plants and added some mossy stones.
My logs weren’t freshly cut and they were closer to large sticks than logs, but something is better than nothing.
Also see wildlife stacks and insect homes!
Build it and they will come.
Hi I completed my wildlife spiral today
Regards Derek
That’s brilliant, 10 out of 10, it puts mine to shame.
Hi WF I would say 10 out 10 for yours also I rather like yours for being taller, I was rather lucky with
logs as i managed to get a local log merchant to cut some to the right length and he only charged £3.
I have still have a lot to do to my garden, a the moment I am battling with chafer grubs destroying
all my grass.
Well I say 11/10 to both of you for getting one done already!!
"All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)
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Brilliant WF and NandW
You both have done a good job of your Hilton Hotel for insect, and wildlife
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Rockwolf said: Well I say 11/10 to both of you for getting one done already!!
I second that!
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!
The beauty of yours NandW is it shows others what the spiral should look like.
NandW said: at the moment I am battling with chafer grubs destroying all my grass.
at the moment I am battling with chafer grubs destroying
Unknown said: The beauty of yours NandW is it shows others what the spiral should look like. at the moment I am battling with chafer grubs destroying all my grass.
Would that I could, I have a robin in the garden, unfortunately the chafer grubs go along underground eating the
roots of the grass so you only get to see the dying grass where they have been, would appreciate any ideas.
Have a look at this
http://www.greengardener.co.uk/product.asp?id_pc=22&cat=47
I’ve not tried them but they could be a solution.
I cannot believe that you have both finished your spirals. They are both excellent. I haven't even got my logs yet !