Wildlife gardening

Sharing our gardens with nature brings joy to an increasing number of gardeners. A rich diversity of plant and animal species will live happily alongside people, needing only a little helping hand from us. Discover what you can do to make your outside space a haven for wildlife

Gardening for wildlife

Gardening in a way that is sympathetic to nature is good for wildlife and good for us too. From the way we tackle weeds and pests, to the management of our ponds and planted areas, we can attract nature without compromising the way our gardens look

Plants for wildlife

What's a garden without plants? No matter how big or small, from wildflowers to potted plants our gardens are becoming increasingly useful habitats for nature. Grow a wide variety of plants and you'll offer food and shelter for all sorts of wildlife

RHS Plants for Pollinators

Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. We've selected a range of year-round flowering Plants for Pollinators to tackle the decline in pollinator numbers.

Wildlife in your garden

Let’s take a look at some of the wonderful wildlife you might expect to find in your garden. We also offer tips on how to encourage different species, such as amphibians, birds, bats, bees, butterflies and moths

Habitats for wildlife

As well as choosing the right plants, there are many other ways to help wildlife thrive in your garden. Whether it's simply providing food and water or letting a patch of lawn grow longer, it's easy to increase the biodiversity of your garden

Get inspired

Here are some projects to help you welcome in garden wildlife, whatever the size of your plot

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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.