Wildlife guideHelp garden birds safely
Cleaner feeders, fresh water, seasonal food and better shelter for the birds sharing your garden.

Search every wildlife guide and practical project, from five-minute fixes to full weekend habitats.
Small, practical changes that can be started in under half an hour.
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Wildlife guideCleaner feeders, fresh water, seasonal food and better shelter for the birds sharing your garden.
Wildlife guideCreate a long flowering season and give pollinators somewhere to feed, drink and nest.
Wildlife guideImprove access, reduce common hazards and create quiet corners for shelter and feeding.
Wildlife guideProvide nectar for adults and food plants for caterpillars without needing a huge space.
Wildlife guideAdd water safely, provide cover and connect damp habitats around your garden.
Wildlife guideUse walls, pots, containers and vertical planting to turn limited space into useful habitat.
Garden projectCreate safe shallow margins, varied planting and a dependable escape route in a pond that fits your garden.
Garden projectConvert a sunny piece of lawn or a container into a longer-lasting source of pollen and nectar.
Garden projectCreate a low-maintenance hiding, feeding and overwintering space from natural materials.
Garden projectChoose flowers that keep nectar and pollen available from spring into autumn, whether you have a border, a few pots or a window box.
Garden projectTurn cut branches, bark and fallen leaves into a cool, sheltered refuge for beetles, spiders, amphibians and more.
Garden projectTurn a bare balcony into a layered mini habitat with flowers, shelter, safe water and useful vertical planting.
Garden projectKeep useful stems and seed heads for birds, insects and winter structure, then cut them back at the right time.
Garden projectTurn fallen leaves into a sheltered feeding layer beneath shrubs instead of removing every trace of autumn.
Garden projectCreate a shallow, clean water source with secure landing places for bees and other small visitors.
Garden projectCreate longer grass, flowering lawn plants and clear paths without making the whole garden difficult to use.
Garden projectSet up a secure water butt and use stored rain where it makes the greatest difference in your garden.
Garden projectCover bare soil with the right material to slow moisture loss, protect soil life and reduce repeated watering.
Garden projectLink water, planting, shelter and boundary access so wildlife can move without crossing large exposed gaps.
Garden projectCombine shelter, flowers, berries and connected cover in one valuable garden feature.
Garden projectUse prevention, healthy soil and natural predators to manage common garden problems.
Garden projectCreate a safe 13 cm opening and reconnect neighbouring gardens for hedgehogs moving after dark.