4 Ways to Bring Wildlife To Your Garden

Sitting outside in your garden is enjoyable when you’re by yourself, but it’s even more lovely when you have some wonderful wildlife to keep you company. There’s something pretty special about spending a beautiful Spring morning in your garden, looking out at 

With Britain’s wildlife under threat, now’s the perfect time to begin making moves to make your garden more wildlife-friendly. And though luring those wild creatures to your property might sound like a challenge, it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. They might look different, but most wildlife want just what humans want, which is to say: shelter, some water, and some tasty food, all of which are relatively easy to add to your space.

Focus on Local Plants

There’s a whole world of fun and colourful plants, and in today’s interconnected world, it’s usually more than possible to get the seeds for some exotic greenery and add them to your garden. 

But if you’re looking to attract wildlife, then it’s better to focus on native plants that are local to your area. The reason? That’s what local wildlife know, like, and utilise. A colourful plant from the other side of the planet may not even register with wildlife passing through your garden.

Plus, not only are local plants better for wildlife, but they’re also much easier to look after. That means more rewards for less work. 

Offer Food

Is there a creature alive that doesn’t love the prospect of a delicious meal? It’s a tried and tested strategy for attracting any living soul, including humans! And as we mentioned above, while Britain’s wildlife may not look like us, they’re not all that different. Birds, in particular, appreciate some good-for-them food as much as anyone. Fill a bird feeder with niger seed, and it won’t be long before you have goldfinches, finches, siskins, and sparrows passing by your garden. If you have squirrels in your area, look at adding a feeding station with nuts — not only will this keep them fed, but it’ll also keep them away from the birds’ dinner. 

Provide Shelter

You wouldn’t like to ride out the UK’s cold winter months outside, and neither does the UK’s wildlife. While no one’s expecting you to roll out the red carpet and create a guest room for all those loveable creatures, you can go a long way towards making their lives easier by providing shelter in your garden. Mostly, this comes from avoiding over-tidying your outside area. A log and leaf pile may not fit with conventional garden beauty standards, but it will be a sight for sore eyes for passing frogs and beetles. 

Install a Pond

Finally, consider installing a pond with running water. Not only is this a nice way to create a calming, zen energy in your garden, but you’ll also find that it significantly increases the amount of wildlife that you receive in your garden. After all, everyone loves a good drink of water or bath from time to time.