Things to do in the garden this Autumn to be more Wildlife Friendly
Autumn gardens
- if tidying the garden, leave some seedheads, especially on things like sunflowers and thistles, and allow things to die back naturally - you'll be providing shelter and food for the birds that way.
- try and leave weeds with attractive flowers. In general, if you can leave the weeding to a minimum it will help wildlife with food and shelter.
- September can be a great time to plant wildflower seeds, depending on your soil. Generally, they won't come up until the following Spring but they'll provide a nice early food source for the bees.
![wildflowers for wildlife](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0204/3648/4196/files/lavenders-in-the-sun_5ddf4d7b-4576-4dda-8195-086bda9b5eb5.jpg?v=1560939488)
- Autumn is a great time to plant herbaceous perennials, great for borders and for bees as early food sources.
- Start getting into a more regular routine with filling your bird feeders and putting out water for birds in the garden. As it gets cooler they'll need it more and more.
![terracotta belle birdfeeder by green&BLue](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0204/3648/4196/files/terracotta-birdball-belle-birdfeeder-by-green-and-blue-1024x683.jpg)
- finally, and this one is a little hopeful, bask in the warmth of the Indian Summer!