Planting

Woodland Planting


Over the last few years there has been a growing interest in nature and wildlife preservation, gardeners involved in practises to attract more wildlife species into their gardens one way this can be done is by planting woodland areas, wildflowers and natural scenes within the garden. One Chelsea Garden in 2019 that follows this growing trend, is the RHS Back to Nature Garden co-designed by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. The garden is based on a woodland setting and is designed in mind of families and communities coming together to connect with and get inspired by nature.

Wildlife Friendly Planting





Most if not all gardeners share the love of wildlife, yet concern that some of these creatures will often damage our plants means people will distrust these wild visitors. Few of the creatures you see in the garden will cause harm to your plants or you in any way, indeed many are actually very useful to have in your garden as they do a lot more good than harm. Giving them a helping hand can not only great fun, but can involve the whole family and adds another dimension to your outside space.





Flowering Plants

 Flowers look beautiful and bring welcome bursts of colour to our gardens, but they’re also a fantastic source of nectar, seeds and cover for the wildlife which lives there.

• Buddleia 

• Hebes

• Lavender

• Sun Flowers

• Alliums 


Berries

The real trick to encourage garden wildlife natually is to provide over a long period. Berries are a good way to encourage wildlife over the winter months. 

• Pyracantha

• Holly

• Berberis

• Blackthorn

• Crab apple

 

Trees 

Trees provide a great source and encourage a great range of wildlife including insect,caterpilars and birds. The flowers support all pollinators while fruits are eaten by all kinds of invertebrates.

• Crab apples

• Cherry

• Pears etc

• Elder


Bird Boxes 

A simple and satisfying way to encourage and help garden birds by providing them with homes, they will in turn reward you by eating garden pests



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