A pile of rocks and stones
Rock piles provides cover and can be incorporated as garden ornaments
Use different stone and rock sizes
Can be placed on top of the ground or in a hole in the ground
Position the stone layers so they provide different size spaces
For optimal use, place piles of stones in different places of the garden
Do not disturb pile once built
Habitat Rock Piles
Rock piles are especially appealing to some of the smaller wildlife species we share our world with
How to Construct a Rock Pile for Wildlife - First of all, use a diversity of rock sizes. The pile can simply placed on top of the ground.
Habitat in the backyard - Part 2: Rock On!
This is the first in a series of wildlife habitat articles that can help you encourage wildlife in your schoolyard, backyard, park or other public area. Children and adults enjoy observing wildlife. There are a number of small projects that could be done in an afternoon to encourage mammals, birds, reptiles and insects to populate the places you love.
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