An animal-friendly garden provides life, with always something new to enjoy. Birds chirping happily, butterflies soaring past colorful flowers, and pets running around full of energy: you never tire of it. But how do you create a garden that both you and the animals can fully enjoy? In this blog, we share practical tips that will get you started right away.
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A playful garden for pets
Do you have a dog, cat or perhaps a rabbit? Then create a yard that is not only safe, but also offers plenty of room to play. A lawn is ideal for dogs to run and play on. For cats, the garden is a place to explore and climb. Consider sturdy bushes or a low tree they can climb or hide under. For smaller pets such as rabbits, a spacious run with shaded areas is a good choice.
Make your garden safe
When landscaping an animal-friendly garden, choose safe plants. Animal-friendly garden plants such as bamboo, Japanese holly and daisies are safe choices. Avoid toxic plants such as privet, conifers and tomato plants, which can be harmful to pets. It is also important to use chemical pesticides with caution. Organic pesticides are an environmentally friendly option, keeping your garden safe for your pets and for visiting wildlife, such as hedgehogs and squirrels.
Welcome birds
Attract birds by planting trees and shrubs that bear berries, such as the rowan tree, cherry tree or apple tree. Birds love these natural treats. A bird-friendly garden also needs a water source, such as a pond or a simple water dish. This provides birds with fresh water and coolness during hot days. In winter, help birds by hanging up fat balls, peanuts or other food and placing nest boxes where they can nest safely.
Colorful flowers for butterflies and bees
Want more butterflies and bees in your garden? Then choose bee-friendly plants and flowers. Lavender, sunshade, aster and the popular butterfly bush attract butterflies and bees with their nectar and pollen. By choosing a variety of flowering plants with different bloom times, you will create a flower garden that remains attractive to these beneficial insects throughout the season. Creating a butterfly garden not only makes your garden animal-friendly, but also a source of biodiversity.
Even more animals in your garden
Do you also want to attract hedgehogs, squirrels and other animals to your garden? Then provide plenty of hiding places. For example, leave some leaves around to give hedgehogs a chance to hide and hibernate. A hedgehog house is also a good option for a hedgehog-friendly garden. You can attract squirrels by planting a walnut tree, which provides both food and protection. In addition, a natural pond in your garden can provide a home for fish, frogs and other aquatic animals. A pond with aquatic plants can also provide a watering hole for birds and other animals. Don't forget to add an insect hotel for a real biodiversity boost!
Create a vibrant garden full of animal fun
Are you ready to make your garden a true paradise for animals? BURO Buiten is ready to help you design and create an animal-friendly garden. Contact us today and find out how we can transform your garden into a vibrant place that both you and the animals can fully enjoy.
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