the purple emperor butterfly and the critically endangered turtle dove .
How does this relate to gardens ? Can you rewild an average garden ? Not in the true sense . Many people claim to be rewilding , but they are just neglecting to do anything . This will lead to a profusion of brambles , possibly nettles and whichever weeds are endemic in your area . What is missing in a garden rewilding setting is the range of animal managers that serve to maintain a balance .
You can , however , achieve a naturalistic appearance by planting a well-designed , wide range of compatible plants , ensuring they complement each other and the space they occupy . For the best benefits to wildlife , you ’ ll need trees , shrubs , perennials and as many climbers as you can fit on your fences ! A gardener ’ s responsibility is to harness nature and to create a haven for plants , together with the biodiversity that they should aim to provide . We can all do our bit towards rewilding , but perhaps choose a different term .
By Caroline Knight
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