GARDEN/ OUTDOOR SPACE SARAH SAYS 'Peat is non-renewable but is still widely used by gardeners. Vast peat bogs throughout Europe are being destroyed to satisfy the demand. So make sure any compost you use is peat-free.' PLANT UP CREATE A WILDLIFE HAVEN Make your outside space eco-friendly: use woodchip to prevent weeds instead of chemical weedkillers, a water butt to collect rainwater, and a composter for cuttings. A wormery will turn food waste into compost, too. Plant flowers rich in pollen and nectar to encourage bees and pollination. Two-thirds of our food crops rely on insect pollination, so helping to provide food and habitats for bees is crucial. Ask your local garden centre for flower varieties that flower at different times of the year. Leave out a bowl filled with marbles and a bit of water so bees can have a drink without drowning. You can also buy an insect hotel and attach it to an outside wall to provide a home for solitary bees and other pollinating insects. 20 | NOVEMBER 2015 DECKED OUT Try sustainably sourced timber or composite decking made from a mixture of recycled wood and plastic fibres WORDS: KIA HANSEN | PHOTOGRAPHS: GETTY IMAGES Clever choices for your garden can encourage all sorts of wildlife, from undisturbed logs for an insect habitat to taller flowers to attract dragonflies and butterflies. A range of shrubs that flower at different times will bring a diversity of visitors all year