About The Nature Gardener
The Nature Gardener provides professional wildlife gardening services across the South West, specialising in the planning, creation, and maintenance of diverse garden habitats. Our aim is to increase local biodiversity by transforming private gardens into vital corridors for native plants and animals.
Our Mission: Reversing Habitat Loss
The UK has seen a significant decline in native species due to the loss of natural habitats. Since the 1960s, hedgehogs have declined by 95% and house sparrows by 66%. Furthermore, 97% of traditional wildflower meadows have disappeared, and 300,000 miles of native hedgerows have been removed.
We address these declines by creating mini nature reserves within residential spaces. By mimicking the wider countryside through varied garden habitats, we provide the shelter, feeding grounds, and breeding sites necessary for wildlife to thrive.
Habitat Creation Services
We design and build specific habitats tailored to your garden’s location, soil type, and sunlight levels.
Our services include:
Garden Ponds & Bog Gardens: Creating vital breeding grounds for amphibians like frogs and newts.
Native Mixed Hedgerows: Replacing fences with diverse shrub species to provide food and nesting sites.
Wildflower Meadows & Nectar Borders: Planting nutrient-rich flowers to support bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Wildlife Housing: Installing north-facing nest boxes for birds, multi-directional bat boxes, and dedicated hedgehog homes.
Log Piles & Stumperies: Providing essential shelter for insects and small mammals.
Sustainable Practices
The Nature Gardener operates using eco-friendly methods to ensure the long-term health of your local environment.
We garden without the use of harmful pesticides or herbicides.
We utilise sustainable practices such as mulching, and the installation of water-butts.
Our designs are low-maintenance and integrated with your family lifestyle, ensuring spaces for play and relaxation remain alongside wildlife zones.