{"id":26296,"date":"2017-07-07T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T15:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=26296"},"modified":"2021-04-27T15:24:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T14:24:15","slug":"building-a-sustainable-and-biodiverse-garden-top-tips-from-chris-packham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/building-a-sustainable-and-biodiverse-garden-top-tips-from-chris-packham","title":{"rendered":"Building a sustainable and biodiverse garden: top tips from Chris Packham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We were lucky enough to catch TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, talking at the Hampton Court Flower Show about the UK conservation crisis. Here\u2019s what you can do to help.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2017\/07\/Chris-Packham-700.jpg\" alt=\"Chris-Packham-700\" class=\"wp-image-26306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161920\/Chris-Packham-700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161920\/Chris-Packham-700-498x332.jpg 498w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161920\/Chris-Packham-700-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Chris Packham is a keen naturalist, well known for his love of conservation, photography, writing\u2026 and foxes! He\u2019s the first to admit he\u2019s not an expert gardener, but his knowledge of building balanced ecosystems and his respect for all animals \u2013 no matter how small they might be or how many legs they may have \u2013 is invaluable to help gardeners with building a strong, sustainable and flourishing outdoor space. Take advantage of his expert insight and learn how to shape your garden for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a varied physical structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of our gardens are what&#8217;s considered \u201cmarginal habitats\u201d, which mean they offer some of the qualities of a natural woodland habitat, but obviously not all. Very few gardens are entirely flat and most will be more than just lawn. By nature this makes them complex physical structures which offer a variety of surfaces and textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning your garden, it\u2019s important to think about how your space is catering for wildlife; your lawn might be a rich buffet of earthworms for blackbirds, for example. But, they won\u2019t stick around if you don\u2019t have bushes or trees for them to nest in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plant plenty of nectar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2017\/07\/Yellow-flower-bumble-bee-700.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow-flower-bumble-bee-700\" class=\"wp-image-26307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161947\/Yellow-flower-bumble-bee-700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161947\/Yellow-flower-bumble-bee-700-498x332.jpg 498w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2017\/07\/07161947\/Yellow-flower-bumble-bee-700-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people love the different colours, smells and structures that come with planting a variety of flowers. This same variety has a very distinct biological purpose. It acts as an advertisement for nectar, attracting insects and even birds and bats to pollinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bumble bee, for example, will first locate a plant by scent from up to 500m away. They\u2019ll navigate towards the flower by testing the relative strength of the scent, then switch to visual cues when they\u2019re within a metre of the flower. So while we appreciate the colour and scent of a variety of flowers, by planting them in abundance we\u2019re supporting the ecological success of our habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially important as we learn more about the effects of pollution on flowers\u2019 scent molecules. The by-products of exhaust fumes bind to these molecules, making them harder to detect and decreasing the individual plant\u2019s chances of attracting nature\u2019s pollinators. That being said, the average suburban garden, well-planted, contains more nectar than a square kilometre of rainforest. When planting your biodiverse garden, a \u201cmore the merrier\u201d approach is definitely best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practise tolerance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to support a dynamic but sustainable environment, you need to have as many species living there as possible at any one time. The more you have living together, the healthier your garden will be. Which is why catering for predators is incredibly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the UK\u2019s most widespread predators is the tawny owl. These nocturnal birds adapt easily from urban to suburban areas, where they switch their diet from primarily small mammals to birds and amphibians. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-garden-water-features\/\">Gardens with ponds or water features<\/a> cater well to the tawny owl, offering a buffet of frogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you\u2019ll need to keep them in your biodiverse garden is a place to nest. If you\u2019re not fortunate enough to have mature trees with nesting holes, you can easily cater for them with nesting boxes. These don\u2019t have to be expensive. Alternatively, you can <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bto.org\/about-birds\/nnbw\/make-a-nest-box\" target=\"_blank\">make your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One animal that divides the country is the fox. The fox is the most successful small predator on earth, thanks to its ability to eat virtually anything. However, this enormously adaptable but much-maligned mammal is actually declining. While urban foxes are increasing, our overall number is falling. This is due to haemorrhagic disease in the rabbit population (their natural food source) and large numbers being shot by gamekeepers. A lot of people see foxes as \u2018vermin\u2019, but they\u2019re a valuable part of the ecosystem. They keep prey in check and contribute to a balanced environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately a biodiverse and sustainable garden is a well-balanced one, with a design that encourages flora and fauna of all shapes and sizes. By offering food and shelter to wildlife, you can expect to see your garden flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit our Homeowner Advice Centre for more tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-garden-wildlife-friendly\/\">attracting wildlife<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-wildlife-friendly-garden\/\">different tasks<\/a> to build the perfect environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to create a space that suits the size of your outdoor space, budget and lifestyle? A <a href=\"\/local-gardener-landscape-gardeners\">professional gardener<\/a> can help, as well as show you how to maintain your garden.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We were lucky enough to catch TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, talking at the Hampton Court Flower Show about the UK conservation crisis. Here\u2019s what you can do to help. 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