Did you know that by creating a bird-friendly garden you can actually help to protect your home from bushfires? A well-designed and maintained garden acts as an Asset Protection Zone, which is essentially a fuel-reduced area surrounding your home. It can also provide food, shelter and water for native animals and birds.
With Spring arriving next week, it might be the perfect time to plant a garden to protect both you and the visiting wildlife. Visit the birdsinbackyards website to download a fact sheet with advice on designing, planting and maintaining a bird friendly garden.
