©Margaret Holland
Wildlife gardening in July
In July, many of this year's young are flying the nest (or pond). Amphibians are setting out in search of damp shelter, fledgling birds beg for food from lawns and bushes and young hedgehogs are learning how to forage on their own. Flying insects such as moths, damselflies and dragonflies are out in force and most plants are now in flower.
Wildlife Gardening activities
© Chris Speller
Keep leaving out water for wildlife
During hot summer weather, it is important to have plenty of water for animals and birds to drink and bathe in, particularly during periods of drought.
© Richard Burkmar
Feed the bees
Lots of pollinator-friendly garden plants bloom in July. These include hebe, escallonia, penstemons, astrantia, cosmos, zinnia and snapdragons. Don't forget to encourage new flowers by deadheading your plants.
©Richard Burkmarr
Sow biannual plants
Sow wildlife-friendly biennial plants, such as Honesty, teasels and foxgloves. These will flower next year, providing pollen and nectar for beneficial insects.
©Les Binns
Take part in the Big Butterfly Count
Organised by Butterfly Conservation, the Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment. Sign-up to take part between the 17th of July and 9th of August.
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