Everyone can be a wildlife gardener. Whether you are an expert gardener or simply enjoy growing plants on a patio, in a few tubs or on an allotment, there is lots you can do to encourage wildlife to visit.
Bumblebee
The UK's 15 million gardens already provide important homes for wildlife, but we can do so much more. Many creatures that are declining in the countryside, such as the common frog, song thrush and hedgehog, can thrive in domestic gardens and other areas if we provide the right conditions for them.
The Big Wildlife Garden
was founded by Natural England and has been successfully divested to the Royal Horticultural Society and Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts to carry on the great work of encouraging people to get active in their gardens for wildlife.Top tips and leaflets
Here is where you can find out about some of the easy ways to attract more wildlife into your garden. You can either follow our Top tips or read our Wildlife gardening leaflets which cover a wide range topics.
Find out more about the Wildlife Gardening Forum, which draws public attention to the importance of gardening for wildlife.
Access to Nature is a £25 million grant scheme that is open to everyone who wants to understand, access and enjoy our natural environment. Any wildlife gardening project organised by, for example a community or church group, charity, school, or local authority could be eligible for funding. Find out more about the Access to Nature grant scheme.
