Nature Friendly Gardening
More and more of us are keen to support British wildlife and to take care of our environment, and an excellent way to start this work is by looking at the methods we use to garden.
The aim of nature friendly gardening, or sustainable gardening, is to benefit you, the environment and its inhabitants. Reducing waste, conserving water, protecting wildlife and creating a space dedicated to growing plants that will attract a diverse range of birds, insects, and mammals are all methods you can use to create a haven in your outside space.
It does not have to be a large space - a single plant pot or window box is enough to make a difference.
Take a look at our resources below to help you navigate your way around creating a nature-friendly outside space.
Wildlife Friendly Gardening Video
Watch Charlotte, a member of our team from East Bridgford Garden & Home talk about what you should think about when creating your wildlife friendly garden.
THE SOIL ASSOCIATION
The Soil Association
Protecting our natural world – and the wildlife that calls it home – sits at the heart of the work carried out by our charity partner, the Soil Association. They work with farmers, schools and policy-makers, to research and promote the changes needed for a nature-friendly future. We can all do our bit to help, and the Soil Association have pulled together their top tips for creating a wildlife haven in your garden.
Show me moreOrganic – better for wildlife
The things you do to support nature in your garden – from planting pollinator-friendly plants to reducing your use of chemicals – are the very same things being done at a larger scale by organic farmers across the UK. By working hard to reduce their impact on nature, organic farms – like those who work with the Soil Association – are havens for wildlife, with around 50% more bees and butterflies!
Show me moreSoil Association Gardening Hub
Growing at home is easier than you might think.
When you grow organically, you know where your food has come from.
Plus, you’re making a positive impact on the planet and wildlife too!
SHOW ME MORENature Friendly Gardening Guide
Our partners, the Soil Association, have produced a Nature Friendly Gardening Guide exclusively for Blue Diamond customers. At Blue Diamond we are striving to encourage gardeners to make the switch and opt for a greener, cleaner approach to gardening. This year-round guide will show you how to create a safe haven for wildlife and reduce your impact on the environment throughout the seasons.
£1 of each sale will be donated to the Soils Association – the charity that joins forces with nature for a better future.
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