Wild About Gardens

Over the past 50 years, we’ve seen declines in two thirds of the UK’s plant and animal species, for a range of reasons, including loss of habitat. Many of our once-regular garden visitors – hedgehogs, house sparrows and common frogs, for example – are much less common, but together we can make a difference.

Join Wild About Gardens to turn the UK’s estimated 30 million gardens into a network of mini nature reserves. The campaign, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, explores a different theme each year that inspires action for an animal or habitat that needs our help.

Helen Bostock, RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist, says:

“It’s time to shine a spotlight on moths and their incredible diversity, but also on their plight. Gardeners can thankfully be at the forefront of their revival by turning their gardens into a moth haven. Considerate lighting, dense vegetation, nectar favourites for both day and night-flying moths and – perhaps most importantly – a tasty palette of plants for their caterpillars. Let’s celebrate a few holes in leaves as a sign of success rather than failure!”