Bringing Nature Home

We’re calling on you to join us in Bringing Nature Home, an initiative highlighting how plants are the foundation for all biodiversity, and how the UK’s 41 million gardeners are at the frontline in protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change

Biodiversity matters – bringing nature home


Every garden, windowsill, balcony and outdoor space has the potential to support biodiversity. This means everyone can play their part in bringing nature home.

Biodiversity is the rich variety of plants, wildlife, fungi and microorganisms that keeps our natural world thriving and resilient.

By making small changes, we can become biodiversity champions, helping to create a healthier environment for plants, people, wildlife and the planet.


    At the RHS, we’re proud to be the UK’s experts in gardening for biodiversity, backed by our latest scientific research and over 200 years of gardening expertise.

    As a nation, our green spaces form a vast network of gardening opportunity, and it’s in these spaces that, together with the RHS, you can make a huge difference.


    How gardeners can make a difference

RHS Wildlife Wonders Plant of the Month

As part of Bringing Nature Home, we’re celebrating the RHS Wildlife Wonders ‘Plant of the Month’ through 2026, with a calendar of key plants for supporting wildlife each month. Meet the stars below and see how many you can include in your outdoor space

January: Why you need a shrubby honeysuckle in your garden

A shrub that works hard, looks good, and asks for very little in return, shrubby honeysuckles are unsung heroes of the winter garden. Here’s why they deserve a spot in yours

February: Why hazel is the small tree that has it all

From wildlife provision to year-round interest and value for garden crafts, hazel is a tree that delivers in every way. Which one will you choose?

March: Everything you need to know about primroses

Find out why primroses are wonderful for wildlife, what’s so intriguing about their biology, and how to grow this early spring favourite
Wildlife Wonders exhibition at RHS Garden Wisley

Explore practical ways to bring nature home in every season in this new exhibition inspired by historic calendars and almanacs from the RHS Lindley Collections

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How you can make a difference

Every plant has a part to play

With around 400,000 different kinds of garden plants in the UK, each one brings its own environmental, cultural and social benefits.

Home-grown habitats

Every garden can become a sanctuary. By embracing plant diversity and welcoming wildlife, we help protect species, enrich soil health, and naturally reduce pests and diseases, all while supporting the balance of nature.

Gardening for climate resilience
Different plants offer different climate benefits, from cooling the air to soaking up excess rainwater. By choosing a mix of species, we can support nature’s amazing ability to adapt and thrive.

Nature’s impact on wellbeing
Biodiverse gardens don’t just support the planet; they support us too. Richer plant life has been shown to boost wellbeing, reduce stress and create spaces that feel more alive and restorative.

Every action makes a difference

Whether it’s planting a tree, growing wildflowers, or simply observing the wildlife that visits, every small step helps. Together, we can use our gardens and green spaces to create a movement for biodiversity.

Let’s bring nature home, one garden, one windowsill, one balcony at a time. Together, we can grow a healthier, more biodiverse future for people, plants, wildlife and the planet.

How gardeners can make a difference

Join in with the RHS Grow app

Create a thriving garden for nature. Earn biodiversity badges for plants, pollinators, wildlife habitats and more. With expert guidance from RHS specialists, discover simple actions that boost biodiversity at home.

RHS Grow

More ways to support nature

What is biodiversity, and why is it so important?

Understand what biodiversity actually means, and how we can all help to protect it in the face of habitat loss and climate change

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Gardening for birds

Latest advice, news and the best plants to attract and help birds in your garden

Gardening for wildlife

Everything you need to know about encouraging and supporting wildlife in your outdoor space

Peat-free gardening

Go peat-free to protect peatland habitats and the wildlife that depends on them
Apply to be a Bees Needs Champion

Every year, the Bees Needs Champion Awards recognise and celebrate examples of great initiatives undertaken to support pollinators, be it by individuals, communities, schools, local authorities or farmers. Apply on gov.uk by 17 May.

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