How to create a container garden for wildlife

Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs, in particular, make good container plants and attract lots of wildlife.

Sweet violets in tea pots

Petunias in a hanging basket

Hanging basket ideas

Plants potted into old tin cans

Long hoverfly on cornflower

Hanging pots on a painted pallet

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More ways you can help pollinators

Wild your garden

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In this action resource page, find out how to 'wild' your garden, from creating a dead hedge to managing invasive plants.

What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

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Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.

Watch what you wash away

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Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.

The best plants for bees and pollinators

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Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies

Take environmental action

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On this page you'll find useful information on how to take environmental action from home and in your community

Sustainable living at home

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In this action resource page, learn easy ways to live more sustainably and support wildlife from home.