Why you shouldn't paint your shed in trendy colours when you revamp the garden this spring
Wildlife lovers should avoid painting sheds in trendy bright colours - because it deters birds.
A report by eco-experts urged gardeners to 'camouflage' sheds and summerhouses, saying: 'Encourage more birds to your shed by making sure it blends in with the surroundings.'
Trendy bright colours are popular choices for garden sheds, but eco-experts have advised against them
Sheds with camouflaged colours, they say, helps encourage wildlife and birds
They have said people should ditch brilliant colours and grow plants or grass on the roof
Paint shades such as dazzling yellow and honey mango have become a hit with garden DIY-ers hoping to jazz up their yard.
But to create an animal oasis, people should ditch brilliant colours and grow plants or grass on the roof.
The report - commissioned by GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk - added: 'Not only will a green roof encourage more bird species, it will also improve bio-diversity, air quality and noise levels and provide a food source for all sorts of garden wildlife.
