need help preparing

[kezdoc09]

hi, ok i have a tortoise arriving in july most of my garden is prepared so she can't escape but after looking at some pics on here i've realised my garden is maybe a bit baron and boring, its really mainly just lawn! I've already purchased some weed and clover seeds and was planning on half digging in some pots and sinking a very shallow pool/ drinking area but i really wanted to add some evergreen shrubs/bushes just to make it all a bit more interesting and to add some cover.
So i suppose my question is which sort of shrub/bushes are safe 4 my new little lady and prefferably evergreen and pretty hardy.
By the way she is 50 odd years and im in devon in uk!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi kezdoc09:

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[Tropical Torts]

What type of tort is it again?

 

[egyptiandan]

Hebe is your best bet for a shrub for your enclosure as they are edible.

Danny

 

[tortoisenerd]

Welcome to the forum! Are you willing to let some of it go to the weeds for her? I'd scatter seeds for weeds and greens so she can graze. We also need to know what species. Many torts don't like grass, but will graze on weeds and broad leaves. Is she going to be outside full time? Do a forum search for safe plants and you will find all sorts of links to sites which list hundreds of things you can buy. I would buy and plant them nos as they really should sit 3-6 months before the tort eats them. Your yard should also be chemical-free (no pesticides or fertilizers).

 

[kezdoc09]

well its my friends nans tortoise and the nan can't remember what sort she is (shes very old) but thinks she is a spur thigh? so untill i get her and post some pics i guess i won't know 4 sure??? and yes i am willing to turn my beautiful lawn to weeds 4 her!!!

 

[Kristina]

Spur thigh as in Greek tortoise?

If you can go over and snap some pictures, that would be great. We need a top and bottom view

 

[kezdoc09]

yeah that would make life easier but shes a very strange lady and gets really upset when talking about the tortioise leaving and my friend lives a long way away si guess i'll just have to be patient, but i will DEFFO be postin the pics up on here 4 your opinions very soon!!!

 

[Yvonne G]

I believe this lady is in England:

http://www.tlady.clara.net/TortGuide/Diet.htm