Ways to attract wildlife

You can plant all kinds of shrubs and flowers that will benefit birds and other wildlife throughout the year

• Buddleia
• Hawthorn
• Honeysuckle
• Ivy

Other plants

Animals

Birds are not the only creatures to benefit from a wildlife garden. Learn more about the wide variety of animals that use your garden, including when you're likely to see them, and where.

• Badger
• Hedgehog
• Ladybird
• Rabbit

Other animals

Garden habitats

From window boxes to log piles and meadow areas, all habitats are important for wildlife. Whether you want to make the most of what you already have, or want to create more habitats, we've got the information for you.

• Bog garden
• Eaves
• Log pile
• Pond

Other garden habitats

Species of the month

Pipistrelle bat

Pipistrelles are tiny bats with reddish-brown coats and blackish-brown ears, nose and wing membranes.

Featured month

June

As midsummer approaches, now's the time to sit out and enjoy the garden. You'll see adult birds gathering food for fledglings right into the evening.

Other months

Need other garden advice

Visit our advice section for further information on how to improve your garden for birds and wildlife.

• Garden hedges
• Peat-free gardening
• Create a wildlife garden
• Unwanted garden visitors

Further advice