Helping gardens come alive
I create wildlife-friendly gardens in Wells and across Somerset, from full wildlife-focused spaces with ponds, meadow planting and pollinator borders, to smaller additions like bird boxes, hedgehog gaps and insect habitats.
I love helping wildlife, but it is still your garden. The aim is to create a space that feels beautiful, calm and enjoyable for you, while also giving something back to the natural world.
What I can include
Thoughtful additions that can help support birds, insects and other wildlife.
Pollinator-Friendly planting
Pollinator-friendly planting can bring colour, softness and movement to a garden while supporting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. I choose plants around your taste, the conditions in your garden and what will work well through the seasons.
Bird Boxes and Feeding Areas
Bird boxes, feeding areas and suitable planting can make a garden much more welcoming for birds. These simple features work best when they are placed thoughtfully and supported by the wider garden around them.
Meadow Areas & Relaxed Planting
A meadow area or more relaxed style of planting can provide food and cover for wildlife without making the whole garden feel unmanaged. With the right balance of paths, edges and structure, these spaces can still feel intentional and easy to enjoy.
Wildlife ponds and Water
Water is one of the best ways to bring life into a garden. A wildlife pond, bird bath or small water feature can provide drinking water, shelter and habitat, while also making the garden feel calmer and more interesting.
Log Piles & Insect Habitats
Logs, branches and natural materials can provide valuable shelter for insects, amphibians and other small creatures. These small habitat areas can be tucked into the garden in a way that feels natural rather than messy.
Hedgehog Holes
Small gaps at the base of fences can help hedgehogs move safely between gardens in search of food, shelter and mates. Simple changes like this can make a real difference, especially when neighbouring gardens connect together.
Wildlife-friendly gardens that still feel calm and enjoyable
Supporting wildlife does not mean a garden needs to feel wild or unmanaged, unless that is the look you want.
With the right balance of planting, structure and natural materials, gardens can be even more attractive, calming and enjoyable spaces whilst also providing food, shelter and safe movement for wildlife.
“We moved to a new house where the garden was a mess of weeds and poor soil. – He worked with us to agree the best design for shade and sun and somewhere to sit and enjoy our new garden. Our small garden is now easy to manage and looks delightful”
Tell Me About Your Garden
If you would like to make your garden more wildlife-friendly in Wells or across Somerset, you’re very welcome to get in touch. Tell me a little about your garden and what you would like to encourage, and I’ll give you my honest thoughts.