This blog is designed to help those who want a more wildlife-friendly area in their gardens. We will be publishing a series of articles about how you can develop your area throughout the year with specific information on individual seasonal plants. We use the word “area” as your green space does not have to be a meadow or the whole lawn; just a small green area of 2x2m, or even just putting native plants in pots, can make a massive difference to the wildlife in your garden.
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Go Wild in Your Garden- November
November is the beginning of the bird-feeding season. It is time to dig out the bird table and start winter feeding. Hedgerows will still be full of native plants in… Read more
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Devil’s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis): the offending bloom
Devil’s-bit scabious is a native perennial and flowers from July to November, to a height of 100cm. The flowers are pincushion-like, lilac-blue flower heads on long slender stems. It has… Read more
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Go Wild in Your Garden – October
October is the month where the wildlife garden enjoys the last warm spells of summer. It is also a busy time for planning and planting, not only planning the layout… Read more
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Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria): nature’s cure for nasty smells and headaches
Meadowsweet is a native hardy perennial and flowers from June to September, to a height of 120cm. The flowers are sweet-smelling and are gathered into frothy, creamy-white clusters on tall… Read more