Butterfly and Moth Friendly Garden
Butterflies and moths are sensitive indicators of the health of our environment. Three-quarters of British butterflies are in decline they are under threat today from unprecedented environmental change. Moths are also in in trouble, many individual species have declined dramatically in recent decades and over 60 became extinct in the 20th century. Not only are moths and butterflies are important as pollinators but they are also an important element of the food chain and are prey for animals such as birds and bats.
Fnd out how you can help them.
Fnd out how you can help them.
Pledge 1 - Butterfly and Moth Friendly Garden
By simply planting a few suitable nectar-rich plants and providing butterflies and moths with a garden refuge, you can make a huge difference. If you don't have a garden consider planting some nectar rich plants in a window box or in a container on your balcony.
Gardening for Butterflies and Moths - Lancashire Manchester North Merseyside Wildlife Trust website
Get Gardening for Butterflies and Moths - Butterfly Conservation website
10 plants for butterflies - Gardner's World
By simply planting a few suitable nectar-rich plants and providing butterflies and moths with a garden refuge, you can make a huge difference. If you don't have a garden consider planting some nectar rich plants in a window box or in a container on your balcony.
Gardening for Butterflies and Moths - Lancashire Manchester North Merseyside Wildlife Trust website
Get Gardening for Butterflies and Moths - Butterfly Conservation website
10 plants for butterflies - Gardner's World
Pledge 2 - Pesticide Free Garden
Pesticides are toxic to insects including moths and butterflies especially those containing neonicotinoids, as these can remain in the plant for several months and potentially harm butterflies and moths which drink nectar from the flowers.
Organic gardening free from all chemicals is one of the best ways to help all kinds of insects thrive in your garden. Try cutting out, or at least cutting down on chemicals and you will also see an increase in insects like lacewings and ladybirds that help to naturally control garden pests.
Join the Pesticide Free Garden Pledge in our pledge menu.
Pesticides are toxic to insects including moths and butterflies especially those containing neonicotinoids, as these can remain in the plant for several months and potentially harm butterflies and moths which drink nectar from the flowers.
Organic gardening free from all chemicals is one of the best ways to help all kinds of insects thrive in your garden. Try cutting out, or at least cutting down on chemicals and you will also see an increase in insects like lacewings and ladybirds that help to naturally control garden pests.
Join the Pesticide Free Garden Pledge in our pledge menu.