Practical ways to support birds, pollinators and other wildlife while keeping the garden attractive, productive and enjoyable.
You do not need a huge garden to help wildlife. A few well-chosen plants, some water, shelter and slightly less tidying can turn even a small garden into a useful place for birds, bees, butterflies and other visitors.
You do not need to dig a pond, build a hedgehog hotel or give half the garden over to nettles to make it a bit more useful to wildlife. There are plenty of small things you can do this summer and autumn, most of them without buying anything or taking on another garden project. Which…