06/09/2026
As summer comes to an end, September is a great time to think about how your garden can support birds throughout the year. 🐦🌿
Many garden birds rely on safe, sheltered spaces to nest and raise their young. Adding a nest box, keeping some dense shrubs or hedges, and allowing climbing plants like ivy to grow can all help create valuable habitats.
A few simple ways to make your garden more bird-friendly:
🪵 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐱
Different birds need different types of boxes, so choose one suited to the species you’d like to attract.
Place boxes in a quiet, sheltered spot away from strong sunlight and prevailing winds.
Putting them up in autumn gives birds time to investigate before the nesting season begins.
🌳 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫
Dense shrubs, hedges and mature plants provide safe places for birds to hide, rest and build nests.
Avoid cutting back everything at once, as leaving some thicker areas can make your garden more welcoming.
🌿 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞
Ivy and other climbing plants provide valuable cover for small birds.
They can also offer food and shelter for insects, which many birds rely on.
Small changes can make a big difference, helping create a garden where birds can thrive all year round. 🌱
