
Climate change and shifting habitats are making it harder for our native species to thrive, but every garden – and border – can be a sanctuary for birds, bees, butterflies and insects. But what should you include in your borders to appeal to a variety of wildlife, and those potential buyers?
According to gardening experts, the following tips will ensure you capture the attention of visitors and residents alike. Let’s take a look.
- Introduce plants for pollinators, such as Verbena bonariensis and Geranium psilostemon, that suit a sunny position with well-drained soil.
- Add a statement salvia – Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and drought-tolerant Salvia ‘Nachtvlinder’ are great choices.
- Include Umbellifers to draw in hoverflies and honeybees.
- Bring in the blues from plants like Michaelmas daisies, Geranium ‘Blue Cloud’ or Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’, leaving seed heads intact over winter for food.
What better excuse for a trip to the garden centre than supporting British wildlife!