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find essential September gardening tips for the UK  — from planting ornamental trees and container-friendly Elegant in form and wildlife-friendly, it provides year-round structure while supporting insects and Hardy and resilient, it’s an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens or mixed hedgerows. Planting a mix of berry-bearing trees and pollinator-friendly shrubs ensures your garden remains a haven for wildlife as temperatures drop.

and collect hawthorn  or rowan berries  if you wish to make preserves—or simply leave them to feed wildlife ) , Dogwood ( Cornus sanguinea ) , and Field Maple ( Acer campestre )  — all hardy, attractive, and wildlife-friendly Whether you’re adding structure, seasonal colour, or wildlife value, planting now ensures your trees Crab Apple Malus sylvestris  brings seasonal charm with its fragrant spring blossom and bright, wildlife-friendly Even small steps — like clearing debris, maintaining tools, and supporting wildlife with berries and

Magnolias thrive in the UK climate and offer early-season colour, structure, and even wildlife interest Magnolias are not only showstoppers when it comes to spring blossom — they also contribute to a more wildlife-friendly According to The Wildlife Trusts , creating diverse planting schemes with flowering trees, such as magnolias , helps support local biodiversity and encourages more wildlife into your garden.

Wildlife Benefits:  Provide food and shelter when deciduous trees are bare. Ilex aquifolium and cultivars) Height:  3–10m Spread:  2–5m Growth Rate:  10–15cm per year Best For:  Wildlife-friendly Holm Oak, Italian Alder Shady gardens Western Red Cedar, Yew Formal designs Portuguese Laurel, Thuja Wildlife

Buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides ):  Hardy against salt spray, with vibrant orange berries supporting wildlife Dry and Sandy Soils Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ):  Hardy in sandy soils, providing wildlife benefits Crab Apple ( Malus sylvestris ):  Attractive blossoms and wildlife-friendly fruits. Lancashire Elm ( Ulmus procera ):  Known in local hedgerows, providing habitat for wildlife.

Cherry Tree Comparison Table Variety Form Height/Spread Blossom Time Colour Garden Size Wildlife Friendly Wildlife Considerations Not all cherry trees are equal for biodiversity. If you want to support wildlife: Choose single-flowered  types like Hally Jolivette  or The Bride Avoid heavy double flowers that block access to pollen/nectar Plant alongside other spring wildlife plants For wildlife-friendly gardening, always check blossom type and pair trees with nectar-rich underplanting

Ideally Yew prefer a mildly acidic soil.

Bonus : Wildlife-friendly and highly adaptable to wind and salt. Best for : Naturalistic or pollinator-friendly schemes.

Attract pollinators by planting wildlife-friendly species like Pulmonaria . See tips from the British Ecological Society on pollinator-friendly planting . 4.

Cultivating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden Even in the height of summer, your garden can play a vital role Choose Pollinator-Friendly Plants In July, pollinators are busy and in need of reliable nectar sources With just a few summer-flowering climbers and shrubs, your garden can stay pollinator-friendly all season A pollinator-friendly favourite, it adds drama to borders and thrives in both full sun and partial shade Plant pollinator-friendly climbers like Jasmine ( Jasminum officinale  'Fiona Sunrise')  or Clematis

Attracting wildlife It is estimated that over the course of the 20th century, half of all countryside Despite this, hedgerows are integral to the survival and well-being of our wildlife, as they offer a Not only does it look fantastic, but it also provides a year-round habitat for wildlife. 2.

Rowans  (Sorbus) for wildlife-friendly berries.