Wildlife Gardening

Wild Garden by Caroline Fitton

Wild Garden by Caroline Fitton

Wildlife Gardening

Did you know that, on average, private gardens make up 20% of our cities? That's why they're so important, providing space for wildlife and forming links between larger green spaces to make wildlife corridors.

A garden or yard is a valuable home for wildlife by night and day, and is also a vital refuge for many kinds of wildlife. Anything we do to help, no matter how small, adds up to make a big difference for the future of native species.

How to make your garden more wildlife friendly

Wild about gardens

The Wildlife Trusts are a key partner in Wild About Gardens, along with the RHS. 

This year we're focusing on swifts, swallows and martins! They travel all the way from Africa to spend each summer in the UK. Swifts and house martins were recently added the Red List, meaning they are in decline.

But you can help! Download the free guide for additional information about these iconic summer migrants and what you can do to help. You can also pledge to add an insect haven or swift box to your garden. Your pledge will appear on a national map!

Pledge to welcome high fliers

Wildlife gardening blogs

Top tips and experiences from our staff and volunteers

Guide to Wildlife Gardening

Download your wildlife gardening guide

Wildlife-friendly gardening is about making a haven for you, as well as for wildlife. By gardening sympathetically for wildlife, you’ll be rewarded by a truly natural outdoor space, where you can get in touch with the plants, animals and birds that make their home there. 

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