Everyone is talking about colony collapse disorder and the decline in the population of native insects and bird species due to the destruction of traditional habitats. Our gardens can offer a substitute habitat and refuge, and every natural gardener contributes to the preservation of biodiversity. But by also deliberately introducing beneficial insects, you will soon have legions of little helpers who will eagerly prepare the soil for you, pollinate flowers and fight pests in a natural way. This richly illustrated book provides practical tips and design ideas, simple instructions for creating insect habitats and portraits of numerous insects, amphibians and bird species that can easily transform your own garden into an oasis for humans and animals. The easy-to-follow instructions for building an insect hotel, earwig pot, hedgehog castle or a tit nesting box are also ideal projects for children.