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Transform Your Garden for Wildlife

Date: 11.08.2011

Type: Biodiversity

We may think that gardens are just for our own enjoyment, but if you look a bit closer you will find a whole host of creatures using gardens. If managed in the right way, gardens can provide ideal habitats for animals and plants – many of which are in trouble in the wider countryside. An average-sized garden managed for wildlife can support up to 3000 different species of plants and animals!

North East Wales Biodiversity Network has launched a new Wildlife Gardening Information Pack, which will provide you with help and guidance to transform your garden into a haven for wildlife. Even small changes to your garden can make a big difference for wildlife.

“Wildlife gardening is a great way for people of all ages to get involved with conservation”, says Biodiversity Officer Lizzy Webster. “And the best thing is that you get to see the benefit of your hard work and watch wildlife using your garden.”

With the right conditions, you could see hedgehogs snuffling about in the undergrowth, bumblebees buzzing from flower to flower and tadpoles swimming around your pond. Take a bit of time to look in less obvious places too – lift up a few rocks to see what’s underneath. You might be surprised how much you find!

The Wildlife Gardening Information Pack is available to download from the biodiversity section of this website.

Loggerheads wildlife garden with mill in background

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