Our gardens are becoming an increasingly important refuge for wildlife such as birds, bees, butterflies and hedgehogs. There is so much we can do in our gardens to attract more wildlife, in fact its beneficial to do so. For example, hedgehogs are useful for eating the slugs and pests that love to eat your plants. Bees are great pollinators, and ladybirds control pests such as aphids.

To help create an ideal environment for wildlife in your garden we offer a large range of accessories and food. This includes items for hedgehogs, birds and bees. We stock hedgehog houses and specially formulated hedgehog food. For visiting birds, we have nesting boxes, bird tables and bird feeders. We are proud to offer an extensive range of bird food such as nuts, seed, fat balls and cakes. We also stock other types of feed such as Duck and Swan food.

Our outside area is filled with established plants that attract bees and butterflies. If you’re green fingered and enjoy growing plants from seed we have an excellent variety of seeds. Popular choices are wildflower mix, rudbeckia, nasturtium, sunflowers and lots more. Just look for the bee friendly logo on the packet. To encourage beneficial insects into your garden we stock also insect homes in various shapes and sizes suitable for accommodating ladybirds, solitary bees and butterflies.
For more information on how to attract wildlife into your garden click here.

Winter

Natural food sources are still scarce, cold weather lingers, and many birds are already preparing for the breeding season ahead, what you do for birds now can make a real difference to their health and survival in spring.

Here’s how you can help support your feathered visitors during the final stretch of winter.

Keep Feeders Well Stocked

with High-energy food such as

 Sunflower hearts

Suet products (blocks, balls, or pellets)

 Peanuts

Seed mixes

Provide Natural Shelter

Cold winds and late frosts mean birds are still actively looking for safe places to shelter and rest.

Dense shrubs, thick hedges, and evergreen plants provide excellent protection from harsh weather and predators, giving birds somewhere to roost and conserve energy.

Where possible, leave some seed heads, fallen leaves, and a little garden “untidiness,” as these offer both natural food sources and valuable hiding places for insects that birds rely on.

Nest boxes can also be put up now, allowing birds time to find, inspect, and become familiar with them well ahead of the spring breeding season.

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Summer

During the summer months, garden birds need extra care to cope with heat and increased activity while raising their young.

Regularly topping up birdbaths with clean water gives birds a vital place to drink and cool down, while positioning them in the shade helps keep the water from overheating.

Offering suitable food, such as sunflower seeds or mealworms, can support adult birds as they feed growing chicks.

Creating a bird-friendly garden by providing hedges, trees, or nest boxes gives birds safe resting places and protection from predators, helping them thrive throughout the summer season.