Towns and gardens

Towns and gardens

The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than all of our National Nature Reserves combined, making them as important for wildlife as they are for our own wellbeing.
Hedgehog exploring garden at night

Photo by Jon Hawkins

Every garden can be a little nature reserve

Our gardens, yards and balconies, no matter how big or small, can be vital havens for wildlife. By taking a few small steps in your space to welcome wildlife in, you'll be creating a crucial stepping stone mini-habitat between larger green spaces.

Learn how your space can make a difference