Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

At Blue Iris Landscapes, we believe gardens are more than beautiful spaces — they’re vital habitats for local wildlife. Whether you’re working with a sprawling countryside property or a compact urban garden, there are simple, impactful ways to support nature right outside your door.

1. Plant for Pollinators

Choose a mix of nectar-rich flowers to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the seasons. Native plants are particularly beneficial, as they’ve co-evolved with local species.

2. Add Shelter and Habitat

Wildlife needs safe places to nest, hide, and rest. Incorporate features like:

• Log piles or stone stacks for insects and amphibians

• Bird boxes for nesting birds

• Hedge boundaries for shelter and foraging

Avoid over-tidying — a “messy” corner can be a haven for life.

3. Create a Water Source

Even a small pond or water dish can make a huge difference. Water attracts birds, frogs, dragonflies, and beneficial insects.

Tip: Add gently sloping edges or stones so creatures can easily access and exit the water.

4. Choose Wildlife-Friendly Features

When planning your garden, consider:

• Native hedging instead of fencing

• Wildflower meadows or borders

• Compost heaps for natural soil health and insect support

• Pesticide-free planting to keep ecosystems balanced

5. Year Round

A wildlife garden should offer food and shelter in every season. Include evergreen plants, leave seed heads through winter, and allow autumn leaves to collect in places where insects can overwinter.

Why It Matters?

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden isn’t just good for animals — it’s good for us too. These gardens are rich in life, naturally resilient, and contribute to broader conservation efforts. Every hedgehog, ladybird, and bird you support helps strengthen local biodiversity.

How We Can Help

At Blue Iris Landscapes, we specialise in designing and maintaining gardens that thrive in harmony with nature. Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing space, we’ll work with you to make your garden both beautiful and beneficial for wildlife.

Let’s grow gardens that give back. 🌼

📞 Contact us today to discuss your wildlife-friendly garden vision.