Hi Ffion, thanks for chatting with us. Firstly, please could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about you?  
Hi! I am originally from North Wales, have lived in lots of different locations in the UK and settled in Cheshire in 2019. I have always had a passion for birds and nature. I became a Mum in January this year and I'm hoping to pass my wildlife enthusiasm on to my little boy!

What inspired you to take action and help wildlife in your garden?  
I wanted to create a garden aimed at benefiting wildlife. I've always believed that our gardens should be used to help nature as well as providing enjoyment for us.  

What have you done so far in your garden to make it better for wildlife?   
When we moved in there were hardly any plants and lots of plastic structures in the garden. Unsurprisingly, it was devoid of any visiting wildlife despite being in a semi rural location. First of all, I cleared the back border of all the plastic ornaments and lights which are not good for light pollution at night. I then planted pollinator friendly plants and perennials. We then took down the large plastic shed that was in the corner of the garden and built a pond, surrounding it with ferns and different plants, including hellebores which are great early nectar source for bees. We also put some wood in the corner for insects and built a brick staircase for wildlife to use next the the pond as it's in a raised bed. I put a bird feeder in the back border, my dad built the feeder from reclaimed wood. I also put down a bird bath for them. Last spring we removed the paving in the middle of the garden and sowed lots of wildflower seeds. It was incredible to see it bloom last year! 

Have you seen more wildlife make use of the space since transforming it?  
The sheer amount of birds, bees, butterflies and insects we now get is incredible!! The wildflower patch was so amazing, it was still flowering until late autumn last year and was constantly frequented by so much wildlife. There was also a sunflower that grew in the patch that we didn't plant it must have been self seeded by a bird! We cut the area down once it finished flowering and it's already regrowing brilliantly this year! The pond provides so many hiding places for creatures to rest and hydrate. And the bird feeders are full of a wide range of birds from dawn till dusk!

How does seeing wildlife using the space you created make you feel?
It makes me feel proud that I'm helping wildlife with my garden and it brings me so much joy to see it being used as a good source for all the creatures. 

What has been your favourite wildlife sighting or experience in your garden?  
Oooh that's a tricky one!! There are so many I could pick!! Seeing so many bees and butterflies endlessly in the wildflower patch last summer was brilliant. It was also very exciting when a greenfinch pair started visiting the feeder regularly!!

What advice would you give to others wanting to make their garden more wildlife friendly but not knowing where to start?  
Even little changes can make huge differences. Ponds in pots for example, even a small section of wildflowers will be so appreciated by wildlife. You don't need a big space to make a big difference. Ours is not a large garden by any means but you can make a huge difference even with a small space!!