This garden dispels the myth that beautiful gardens have to be neat and tidy.
As you walk around the mown paths take a look at the wild edges where the “weeds” have been allowed to thrive. This provides a feast for the insects and it also shows how attractive these flowers can be when they are allowed to stay and bloom!
There is a huge diversity of plants in this garden meaning that it caters for the needs of a wide variety of creatures.
The garden feels lush, vibrant and full of life. Challenging the perception that gardens have to be manicured and controlled to look good.
Mature fruit trees and a fruit and veg patch provide food for the house and the wildlife. Natural pest control is present in the form of frogs and toads in the well-established pond which is also home to newts.
Wildlife Garden Features...
- Pond
- Access to water for birds to drink and bathe
- Log pile
- Long grass
- Pollinator-friendly flowers
- Wildflowers
- Trees
- Hedges
- Shrubs
- Compost heap
- Leaf litter
- Wild borders/edges/spaces
- Bird, bat and/or hedgehog houses
- No herbicides or pesticides