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

Hedgehog

Hedgehogs have a rather rounded body covered in short, dark, yellow-tipped spines, and a short tail. They come out at night and can be heard snuffling and grunting as they forage for food.

Featured month

September

This is the month when summer suddenly seems to give way to autumn. Colours in the garden become more muted as seeds and fruit ripen, and leaves take on the first hints of red and brown.

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