Whether you have a huge lawn, a small piece of paradise, a concrete yard or even just a balcony, there are plenty of ways to welcome nature and wildlife to your outdoor space.

Bringing wildlife into your garden is a win-win. As well as providing a safe haven with food and shelter for animals and insects, your garden will be all the better for it! After all, wild visitors aren’t just pretty to look at but they will also improve your garden’s production, keep pests at bay and encourage growth.

Here we have 5 easy ways you can attract more wildlife into your outdoor spaces.

Let it grow

If you’re not an avid mower, this may be music to your ears! An overly manicured space leaves little room for wildlife, so try and mow your garden a little less frequently. Even just a patch that’s left uncut or a planter would do the trick. This allows plants such as daisies, clovers and buttercups to grow and offer food, shelter and breeding grounds for insects. This, in turn, provides food for birds and small mammals like hedgehogs.

Tree cheers!

Research shows that wildlife is more attracted to gardens that have trees! If you have a good-sized garden, try planting trees such as silver birch which provide food and habitat for more than 300 insect species. For small spaces, try planting dogwood which helps to feed insects, mammals and birds.

Keep it cosy

Of course, there is nothing more attractive than a cozy place to stay! If you’re looking to attract a particular species to your garden, a ready-made home is a great option. Fortunately, we stock plenty of bird and insect hotels, so you can offer birds, bees and other little visitors a safe haven away from predators.

Just add water

Water is essential for wildlife, especially in the warmer seasons. Place some water next to trees or plants so wildlife can easily approach it. If you have room, adding a pond would give insects and amphibians a place to live and breed. However, if space is tight, a small dish would be fine as this will not only provide a nice drink but bathing water for birds and mammals too. Just be sure to change the water regularly to keep it clean and provide a ramp on one side so animals won’t get stuck in the water.

Fill ’em up!

Last but not least, turn your garden into a dining area for all of nature’s little ones! Easy access to food is a great way to attract any species into your garden and keep them coming back for more. That’s why we have plenty of feeding stations available for a wide range of critters, including birds, squirrels, and insects.

While you’re getting your garden ready for wonderful wildlife to arrive, why not give it a spruce up for yourself too? Check out our top tips for getting your garden furniture and features back into shape.

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