Wildlife gardening
There are plenty of ways in which we can all encourage more wildlife into our gardens. Find out how you can help the wildlife on your doorstep.
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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,…
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Wildlife Advice
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust do not offer the care and rehabilitation of wildlife or any offer any services related to the discovery, reporting or disposal of dead animals. Our advice pages will help you to know what to do and who to contact if you do find one.
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
Winter Wildlife Gardening
Having spent a couple of soggy hours cutting back a rampant wisteria in my garden recently, I then surveyed the sorry mess of fallen leaves, dead annual plants and the skeletons of deciduous trees…
Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime can take many forms and it can be difficult to know what constitutes a crime. We have detailed examples of wildlife crime and if you believe you may have witnessed any of these, please share this information to assist in bringing offenders to justice.
South Notts Group Talk: The Rarity Garden with Richard Baines
Join Richard as he chronicles the numerous rare species he witnessed in his small garden in Flamborough.
Wildlife ponds
Having a garden pond is a great way to provide a home for many species and is one of the best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden