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DO YOUR BIT36 www.dobbies.com spring/summer 2012Our gardens are natural playgrounds for bees, butterflies, ladybirds and no end of other beneficial creatures. Our flowers attract them in their droves, and they're a pleasure to watch on a warm sunny day. But it's not all good news. Many butterflies are in decline, as are some species of bee, and we need to do everything we can to ensure their survival. It's not difficult to do your bit - it's just about growing the right flowers to provide a steady flow of pollen and nectar, and providing the right habitats for nesting and hibernation. Our native creatures are precious and beautiful, and it takes gardeners little effort to give them a helping hand. What could be more rewarding?Summer WildlifeMake sure your garden buzzes with creatures this summerWelcome  homeBuy or make a hotel for insects like ladybirds, lacewings and solitary bees. They're valuable habitats, and will be used as a place to lay eggs or hibernate through the winter. Lengths of bamboo cane tied together in bundles are ideal for a quick home-spun fix. ???? Grow a continuous display of nectar-rich flowers for bees to constantly drink from - early flowering plants are essential.???? Avoid using chemical sprays as these can be damaging to bees.???? Carefully move grounded bees to a warm spot - they probably just need to heat up a bit in order to take off.????????Don't be too tidy - bees like scruffy borders and may find nesting spots in warm, messy areas.????????Be careful not to dig up hibernating queens in the winter.Don't forget bees!Buy a butterfly book to help identify the visitors to your garden - you'll be surprised at all the different colours and shapesTop tip