Summer

Keep water available, let flowers continue and make space for wildlife during the hottest and busiest months.

This season

Five gentle jobs with real value.

Choose what fits your space. Doing one task thoughtfully is more useful than trying to overhaul the whole garden at once.

Top up bird baths and ponds during dry weather.

Let selected herbs and vegetables flower for pollinators.

Mow different lawn areas at different times.

Check netting and fruit protection cannot trap wildlife.

Avoid disturbing dense shrubs and active nests.

Build habitat