Creative Woodcraft | Blog » Insects https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog All things Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Wildlife Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:55:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 WETA MOTELS https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/weta-motels/ https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/weta-motels/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:31:45 +0000 https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/?p=805 Simulated Habitat Refuges – Weta Motels Using these specially hollowed-out untreated pine blocks called ‘weta motels’ it is possible to simulate the cavities found in mature trees that are used by weta and other creepy crawlies. It will take many years for the newly-planted trees to become old enough to develop these cavities, so by […]

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NATURALLY PASSIONATE & WANTING TO MAKE CHANGE https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/naturally-passionate-wanting-make-change/ https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/naturally-passionate-wanting-make-change/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:26:46 +0000 https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/?p=783 NATURALLY PASSIONATE & WANTING TO MAKE CHANGE By Ian Morton  Creative Woodcraft HQ With a deep passion for gardening, nature and the environment at large – is it any wonder I combined my craftsman skills to create a job I love? Every day, ideas and products are born at Creative Woodcraft HQ – as my […]

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Bird Tables Buying Guide https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/bird-tables-buying-guide/ https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/bird-tables-buying-guide/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:32:13 +0000 https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/?p=760 Bird tables buying guide A bird table can be an attractive addition to your garden and a welcome source of food for birds. A bird table is suitable for year-round feeding Bird tables   All Creative Woodcraft’s bird tables are made from locally sourced New Zealand timbers. Aesthetics aside, it is most important that the […]

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Garden Homes For Wildlife – Fantastic addition to your garden! https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/wildlife-garden-houses/ https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/wildlife-garden-houses/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2014 04:17:57 +0000 https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/?p=744 Garden Homes…. Available! Our Unique hand-crafted Garden Homes  from Creative Woodcraft offer another fine example of creative thinking  to create a great feature for the garden and a home  for wildlife! These truly fantastic and practical habitats provide shelter for garden wildlife, and is sure to be a great talking point with friends and family! […]

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providing a home for beneficial insects https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/providing-home-beneficial-insects/ https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/providing-home-beneficial-insects/#comments Sat, 03 May 2014 04:24:01 +0000 https://creativewoodcraft.co.nz/blog/?p=731 When an infestation of aphids, mealy bugs or other common garden pest appears in our gardens it is tempting to look for a quick fix such as a chemical spray. But a better solution is to work towards a balance where nature is doing most of the work for us. Attracting beneficial insects is a major part of creating a balanced […]

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