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yeah I don't mind the ivy, though next door has it growing into their conservatory... it's completely overtaken the pear tree they have, its more ivy and honeysuckle than tree at this point. Very very popular with birds, butterflies, bees at this time of year.
Good point re. leaves. Pond may not happen, I'll only be able to fit a pretty small one, I just want to encourage frogs!
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Ivy is not popular but very good for wildlife. I'd go more for lungwort, hellebore rather than Echinacea they need their sun. Lots of woodland planting inspiration online.
Bluebells, primrose and wood anemone are also classics.
The cherry might drop leaves in the pond you need to fish out?
Gravel garden plants can often take shite stoney soil once you know what you have, you can adjust accordingly.
That's all I can think of, it should work I think? :)