www.gardenersworld.com Open in urlscan Pro
151.101.194.133  Public Scan

Form analysis
1 forms found in the DOM

GET /search

<form class="nav-search__form" role="search" action="/search" method="get">
  <div class="nav-search__input-container">
    <div class="input-textbox-clearable js-input-textbox-clearable">
      <input id="nav-search__input" name="q" type="search" class="input-text  input-textbox-clearable__text js-input-textbox-clearable-text nav-search__input" placeholder="" value="" aria-label="navigation search" autocomplete="off">
      <i class="input-textbox-clearable__clear js-input-textbox-clearable-clear icon-close-circle" style="display: none; background-image: none;"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="36" height="44" viewBox="0 0 36 44"><path fill="#aaa" d="m 18,14.5 c -4.125,0 -7.5,3.375 -7.5,7.5 0,4.125 3.375,7.5 7.5,7.5 4.125,0 7.5,-3.375 7.5,-7.5 0,-4.125 -3.375,-7.5 -7.5,-7.5 z m 3.75,10.2 -1.05,1.05 -2.7,-2.7 -2.7,2.7 -1.05,-1.05 2.7,-2.7 -2.7,-2.7 1.05,-1.05 2.7,2.7 2.7,-2.7 1.05,1.05 -2.7,2.7 z"></path></svg></i>
    </div>
    <ul class="nav-search__results grouped-list__sub-list"></ul>
  </div>
  <button class="standard-button  nav-search__submit" type="submit">
    <span class="standard-button__iefix">
      <span class="standard-button__visible">
        <span class="standard-button__inner"> Search </span>
      </span>
    </span>
  </button>
</form>

Text Content

WE VALUE YOUR PRIVACY

We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies
and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information
sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement,
and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products.
With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation data and
identification through device scanning. You may click to consent to our and our
partners’ processing as described above. Alternatively you may access more
detailed information and change your preferences before consenting or to refuse
consenting.
Please note that some processing of your personal data may not require your
consent, but you have a right to object to such processing. Your preferences
will apply to this website only. You can change your preferences at any time by
returning to this site or visit our privacy policy.
MORE OPTIONSAGREE




ACCESSIBILITY LINKS

 * Skip to Main Content
 * Skip to Main Navigation
 * Skip to Footer

Subscribe Unlock Secret Garden Newsletter Sign Up
Sign In Register
Sign In Register
Settings Sign out
My account

From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine

Secret Garden

Search
Secret Garden
What to do now
How to
How to
View all How to
Gardening for beginners
Maintain the garden
Grow plants
DIY
Solve problems
Choose tools
Plants
Plants
View all Plants
Plant Finder
Plant inspiration
Growing tomatoes
Growing dahlias
Growing potatoes
Growing lavender
Growing garlic
Growing lupins
Growing onions
Growing jasmine
Growing strawberries
All Grow Guides
Reviews
Reviews
View all Reviews
Tools
Lawn mowers
Product guides
Best Buy
Offers
Offers
View all Offers
Gardening offers
Travel and events
Subscriber discounts
Win
Forum
Forum
View all Forum
Recent discussions
Plants forum
Problem solving
All categories
2-for-1 Gardens
2-for-1 Gardens
View all 2-for-1 Gardens
Scotland
Ireland
Northern England
Central England
South-West England
South-East England
Wales
Search gardens

Subscribe
Unlock Secret Garden
Newsletter Sign Up


 1. Home
 2. Plants
 3. Four autumn wildlife gardening jobs

❚  All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review
contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made.
Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more.

This competition is now closed


FOUR AUTUMN WILDLIFE GARDENING JOBS

Discover four key things you can do for wildlife in autumn, which will ensure
they get through the winter months.

By BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Thursday, 22 August, 2019 at 4:22 pm

 * Share on Facebook
 * Share on Twitter
 * Share on Pinterest
 * Share on Whatsapp
 * Share on Blogger
 * Email to a friend

Winter can be a difficult time for garden wildlife, with food in short supply.
Fortunately, there’s plenty of gardening for wildlife you can do in autumn,
which will help wildlife get through the winter months.



As well as growing wildlife-friendly plants, you can provide sheltered habitats
and create winter homes for beetles, hedgehogs and frogs.

Discover how to welcome wildlife to your garden during autumn and winter, below.



> As well as growing wildlife-friendly plants, you can provide sheltered
> habitats and create winter homes for beetles, hedgehogs and frogs.




AVOID DISTURBING POTENTIAL SHELTERS

Avoid disturbing potential shelters, such as leaf piles and compost heaps that
could be used by hedgehogs and toads, which enter hibernation in autumn. As for
bonfires, dismantle them and rebuild right before lighting, as they make ideal
winter habitats for hedgehogs. Discover 10 ways to help hedgehogs.


Piling collected autumn leaves


PLANT NECTAR-RICH BULBS

Nectar-rich bulbs such as crocus, snake’s head fritillary, alliums and grape
hyacinths can be planted now to feed next year’s hungry emerging bees – we’ve
put together a list of the best bulb planters to help make light work of the
task. Find out how to make your garden bee-friendly in winter.


Dangling purple flowers of snake’s head fritillary


PLANT WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY TREES AND HEDGES

Now’s the time to plant bare-root, wildlife-friendly trees like hawthorn, alder
buckthorn and pussy willow. Grow as hedging or plant as individual specimens to
attract moths and other herbivores, which in turn will attract more birds, bats,
hedgehogs and amphibians. Find out how to plant a bare-root tree, a bare-root
shrub and a bare-root hedge.



Watering a newly planted bare-root hedge


LEAVE GARDEN BORDERS INTACT

Many perennials have attractive seedheads that are also beneficial to wildlife.
Don’t cut these back in autumn. If you can, leave at least one border intact
where seedheads can provide food for birds and fallen stems can create shelter
for amphibians, insects and small mammals.


Seedheads in a border

 * Share on Facebook
 * Share on Twitter
 * Share on Pinterest
 * Share on Whatsapp
 * Share on Blogger
 * Email to a friend




TAGS

 * Bare-root plants
 * Garden birds
 * Hedgehogs
 * Planting
 * Pollinators
 * Spring-flowering bulb
 * Techniques
 * Wildlife-friendly
 * Large garden
 * Medium garden
 * Small garden
 * Urban garden
 * Wildlife garden

Advertisement

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER

Pay just £24.50 every 6 issues and receive the Gardeners' World Almanac

Subscribe now

Plan for Autumn with this Handy EV3000 Leaf Blower & Vacuum for just £49

View
Advertisement


OFFERS

3-FOR-2

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

from £8.99 Large 2L or 3L pots

A fantastic addition to late summer and autumn borders, enjoy swathes of
gorgeous colour and movement from ornamental grasses. Select from 13 stunning
varieties.

Buy now for autumn interest
Offer Ends: Sunday, 10 October, 2021

SAVE 50%

HELENIUM 'MOERHEIM BEAUTY'

£4.99 £9.99

This hardy RHS award winning perennial bursts into flower from deep bronze buds,
bearing an endless display of dark centred, copper-red flowers splashed with
orange from early summer into autumn.

Limited time - buy now
Ends in: 4 days

FREE DELIVERY

SENSATIONAL SPRING BULBS

Whether you're topping up your tulip displays, planning your pot combinations or
have grand ideas for show-stopping swathes of colour to fill your borders,
you'll find all you need in this spring bulb range.

Use code: BBCGWOCT21

Buy now for spring displays
Offer Ends: Sunday, 31 October, 2021

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

WILDLIFE GARDENING JOBS FOR AUGUST

WILDLIFE GARDENING JOBS FOR NOVEMBER

GARDEN WILDLIFE JOBS FOR JUNE

GARDEN WILDLIFE JOBS FOR MAY








SITE FOOTER

 * Visit us on Facebook
 * Visit us on Pinterest
 * Visit us on Twitter
 * Visit us on YouTube
 * Visit us on Instagram
 * Subscribe to our RSS feed

 * Contact us
 * Privacy policy
 * Cookie policy
 * Terms & conditions
 * Advertise
 * Complaints
 * FAQs
 * Manage cookies

Immediate Media
This website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence from
BBC Studios Distribution. © Immediate Media Company Ltd 2021.