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

2 March 2026

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

3 March 2026

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

2 March 2026

Best wildlife cameras 2026

We test top-rated wildlife cameras from Browning, NatureSpy and more to find the best for clear images of garden wildlife, day and night

2 March 2026

Best patio plants for attracting pollinators

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

2 March 2026

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

2 March 2026

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

6 January 2026

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

23 December 2025

Best wildflower meadow seed mixes

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

22 December 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

14 November 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

14 November 2025