The harsh cold of winter may be over but our garden wildlife still need a helping hand. We’ve listed some things you can do to keep the animals and insects well looked-after throughout the season.

‍Keep feeding the birds

‍Birds still need us to leave out food. They will be using energy building nests ready for breeding and every snack we can provide will be welcomed. We recently wrote a blog on the best things you can feed your birds and how to make your own bird feeders. Read more here.

‍Look after pollinators

‍Now is a great time to begin introducing pollen rich plants to your garden. Bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects will flock to your garden for the sweet reward of nectar, which helps to pollinate your flowers while they get rewarded with a tasty treat. Some pollinator-friendly plants include:

• Catmint
• Poppies
• Violas
• Pansies
• Allium
• Geranium

The harsh cold of winter may be over but our garden wildlife still need a helping hand. We’ve listed some things you can do to keep the animals and insects well looked-after throughout the season.

‍Keep feeding the birds

‍Birds still need us to leave out food. They will be using energy building nests ready for breeding and every snack we can provide will be welcomed. We recently wrote a blog on the best things you can feed your birds and how to make your own bird feeders. Read more here.

‍Look after pollinators

‍Now is a great time to begin introducing pollen rich plants to your garden. Bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects will flock to your garden for the sweet reward of nectar, which helps to pollinate your flowers while they get rewarded with a tasty treat. Some pollinator-friendly plants include:

Make use of your grass

‍Now you’ve begun your mowing for the year you can save the clippings from your lawn and use these to benefit the wildlife. Let the clippings dry out and pile them in a dry corner of your garden. Slow worms might find the area a great place to nest or a queen bumblebee could start a colony – exciting stuff!

‍Careful when cutting!

‍Planning on trimming a hedge? Always check first, birds may be nesting. Please keep in mind if you want us to trim a hedge in your garden we will always check this first and a nest may mean the job isn’t possible right away.

Spring clean
‍It’s important to regularly clean bird feeds and baths. Birds can transmit diseases to other birds looking to use a feeder so keeping them clean prevents any nasty diseases spreading between birds. All you’ll need is a bucket of warm soapy water and a hard bristle brush. Give the feeder/bath a real good scrub and make sure you remove any food residue and droppings.

Want us to help you create your own wildlife garden? Get in touch to find out how we can turn your outdoor space into a haven for birds, bugs and bees!