Gardening for wildlife advice guides

Our expert gardening for wildlife guides explain everything you need to know about attracting birds and other animals to your garden.

11 articles

Best plants for bees

Discover the best garden plants for attracting early bumblebees and bees, plus our step-by-step guide to making a solitary bee house

14 May 2025

Best wildflower suppliers

Wildflowers are a great way to attract pollinators – our experts have tested seeds and plug plants to help you to successfully raise them for your garden

14 May 2025

The best shrubs for attracting wildlife throughout the year

Keep your garden looking beautiful every season with the best shrubs to attract and protect your local wildlife

10 January 2025

Best bird nest boxes

Give small garden birds a helping hand by choosing one of our best nesting boxes which are designed to keep out predators and be easy to clean

5 June 2025

Best fat balls for feeding birds

Fat balls are a popular choice for feeding birds, but while some brands will attract birds to your garden, others fail to impress

5 June 2025

Best bird seed

Feed the birds without spilled seed germinating and becoming weeds in your garden with these no-grow and no-mess bird seeds

5 June 2025

Best squirrel-proof bird feeders

Find the best bird feeder that will attract birds but stop determined squirrels eating their food or destroying the feeder

5 June 2025

Best winter plants for attracting birds

Discover the seedheads that will create beautiful winter displays in your garden and help wild birds looking for food

27 May 2025

Best patio plants for attracting pollinators

Choose the best patio flowers for your garden to attract pollinator insects, such as bees and butterflies

14 May 2025

Best wildflower meadow seed mixes

Create a beautiful display of wildflowers to attract pollinators this summer.

14 May 2025

Best window bird feeders

We reveal the best window bird feeders that stick to the glass to allow you to watch them feed close up

7 January 2025