Wildlife friendly gardening
Become a wildlife friend
The RSPCA Garden at Chelsea
We're thrilled to have a Sanctuary Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Our stylish and sustainable wildlife garden has been generously funded by Project Giving Back and created by award-winning designer Martyn Wilson. With UK wildlife under threat, we want to inspire everyone to do more with their own outdoor spaces.
Find out moreThe RSPCA Garden at Chelsea
We're thrilled to have a Sanctuary Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Our stylish and sustainable wildlife garden has been generously funded by Project Giving Back and created by award-winning designer Martyn Wilson. With UK wildlife under threat, we want to inspire everyone to do more with their own outdoor spaces.
Keep your garden safe for wildlife

Stash that netting
We rescue hundreds of animals a year who've been tangled in netting. Put sports nets away after use and make sure any nets you use in the vegetable patch or over ponds are pulled tight and checked regularly.

Check who's hiding
Before you cut back trees and shrubs, strim long grass or clear garden waste, make sure no animals are sheltering there. Always check bonfire piles before you light them and give wildlife time to escape.

Avoid chemicals
Using chemicals such as pesticides and weed killer in the garden destroys habitats and is bad news for biodiversity. Keep all wildlife (as well as pets and children) safe by choosing natural, organic methods.

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