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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.

Depending on the species, bare root hedging can be a great way to attract wildlife, keep livestock in Top Species for Beauty & Wildlife Hawthorn - Hawthorn makes a hardy, highly tolerant hedge, forming a dense barrier that blossoms and encourages wildlife to live in your garden. The Blackthorn is attractive to wildlife, with various butterfly and moth caterpillars feasting on the creation, horse-friendly species or more.

Hawthorn (Crataegus species) is widely grown across the UK for its spring flowers, wildlife value, and that gives hawthorn its character Poor timing can: Reduce spring flowering Limit berry production for wildlife Needs Several hawthorn varieties are widely grown across the UK, both as ornamental feature trees and wildlife-friendly Hawthorn is valued for its spring blossom, attractive berries (haws), strong branching structure, and wildlife The Woodland Trust’s hawthorn guide explains its role in supporting wildlife and traditional hedgerows

questions from farmers Whether you are filling gaps in old hedges or putting in new hedges for shelter, wildlife Wildlife and pollinators Hedges act as wildlife corridors , allowing birds, insects and small mammals include: Reinstating old hedges shown on historic maps Linking two existing hedges or woods Creating wildlife Example BN11-compliant mixes Thorny, stock-proof mix 70% hawthorn 30% blackthorn Wildlife-rich mix Sustainable Farming Incentive hedgerow actions These can provide annual payments  for maintaining hedges in a wildlife-friendly

moth, brimstone moth caterpillars), but natural predators usually keep them in check if the garden is wildlife-friendly Complement your cherries with other wildlife-friendly trees or shrubs (like crabapples, hawthorns, etc Cherry blossoms, as discussed, can range from bee-friendly (single types) to bee-barren (doubles).  for more on wildlife-friendly choices like crabapples, and our Ornamental Trees for Year-Round Interest To offset the fact that ‘Kanzan’ isn’t wildlife-friendly (due to double blooms), they also incorporate

Wildlife Appeal & Seasonal Benefits How to Plant and Care for Your Rowan Tree Final Thoughts FAQs Red Whether you're designing a compact garden, planning a wildlife haven, or simply looking to add seasonal If your goal is to attract wildlife and add autumn fire, go red . According to the Wildlife Trust, planting berry-producing trees like rowans can help birds thrive in Red rowans are bold and bird-friendly, while yellow varieties bring elegance and structure to modern

Wildlife Benefit : Provides shelter for small birds in winter. Wildlife Benefit : The fruit is a favorite of birds, and flowers are loved by bees. Wildlife Benefit : The berries are irresistible to birds. Uses : It’s low-maintenance and versatile, a friendly option for new gardeners. Wildlife Benefit : Attracts bees and butterflies to its spring flowers.

Several Amelanchier varieties are widely grown across the UK, both as ornamental feature trees and wildlife-friendly

trees ( Malus  species) are widely grown across the UK, both as ornamental feature trees and native wildlife-friendly

Create a Wildlife Haven Rowan trees are not only beautiful but also attract a variety of wildlife to Birds are particularly fond of Rowan berries, making them an excellent choice for bird-friendly landscapes Plant Rowan trees near bird feeders or bird baths to create a welcoming habitat for feathered friends Whether you're looking to create a focal point, add seasonal colour, attract wildlife, or enhance a small