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

Fox

The fox has reddish-brown fur, a white chest and a bushy, white-tipped tail, called a brush. Foxes are widespread and quite common throughout Britain, and a surprising number live in towns.

Featured month

October

A bird-friendly garden should be full of seeds, nuts and berries at this time of year. You might spot a jay scouting around for somewhere to bury fallen acorns and hazelnuts. If you let seedheads form on flowers and weeds such as teasels and thistles you'll attract finches, perhaps even brightly coloured goldfinches.

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