All illustrations by Alan Batley
1
Gather a collection of rocks and stones, and pile them up in a sunny, south-facing spot.
![rockery2_alanbatley_623-f0fb3ea](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/rockery2_alanbatley_623-f0fb3ea.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
2
Make sure there are plenty of nooks and crannies to allow the animals in and out.
![rockery3_alanbatley_623-37b6be9](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/rockery3_alanbatley_623-37b6be9.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
3
Let the grass around the rocks grow long to provide cover for reptiles and their prey.
![rockery4_alanbatley_623-62be6ed](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/rockery4_alanbatley_623-62be6ed.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
4
Look out for visitors such as common lizards, who will use the warm stones for basking.
![rockery1_alanbatley_623-5484d3b](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/rockery1_alanbatley_623-5484d3b.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)