How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden
March 25, 2022
Love the sound of birds tweeting, the sight of a hedgehog ambling along and the buzz of bees as they hover by? Given the last few years, we all have a newfound appreciation for our gardens, so there’s no doubt these sights and sounds would be welcome for many. Luckily, with the right know-how, you can enjoy all of this in your garden with just a few changes here and there.
Attracting bees, hedgehogs and more to your garden doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the way it looks. There are lots of things you can do to encourage biodiversity, whether it’s a small tweak or a large(ish) change. So take your pick of our top tips on how to attract wildlife to your garden and get ready to enjoy a space that’s packed with life!
1. Encourage Bees to Your Garden with Wildflowers
Wildflowers are fantastic for all sorts of insects and pollinators like butterflies and bees. They provide pollen and nectar which is important for food pollination, they offer a source of food for birds and have a myriad other benefits. Try poppies or pollen- and nectar-rich plants like salvia, lavender and rudbeckia. These Mr Fothergills Wildflower Seeds will turn your garden into a riot of colour with stunning blue cornflowers, pretty poppies and more.
2. Let a Patch of Grass Grow Long
If you don’t quite have enough room for a wildflower meadow, simply let a patch of grass grow longer. This will provide shelter for small mammals like wood mice and voles and give some butterfly caterpillars something to eat.
If your garden’s big enough you could create a meadow of your lawn with this Harrowden Meadowmat Species-Rich Lawn Turf. Its colourful mix of flowering plants and grasses is both pretty and pollinator-friendly.
3. Attract Bees and More with an Insect Hotel
Bee numbers are falling at a worrying rate – without them we’d have a huge food shortage – so by installing an insect hotel you’ll be giving them a helping hand. This Natures Feast Garden Insect House provides a snug, safe place for ladybirds, solitary bees, lacewings and other beneficial insects.
