Wildlife & Pollinator Gardening in Cherrybrook
Wildlife-friendly gardening is a great way to support nature in Cherrybrook while also making your garden more colourful and full of life. By planting pollinator-friendly flowers and creating small habitats, residents can help support bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife in our local area.
Even small changes in your garden, balcony, or window boxes can make a big difference to local biodiversity and help create a greener Cherrybrook for everyone.
Plants That Help Pollinators
- Lavender
- Foxglove
- Allium
- Sunflowers
- Wildflowers
- Budleia (Butterfly Bush)
- Rosemary
- Thyme
Simple Ways to Help Wildlife
- Leave a small area of your garden to grow naturally
- Put out water for birds and insects during warm weather
- Install bird boxes or insect hotels
- Plant a variety of flowers that bloom at different times of the year
- Avoid using harmful pesticides where possible
Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
You don’t need a large garden to support wildlife. Window boxes, containers, and small gardens can all provide food and shelter for pollinators. By choosing the right plants and creating a few small habitats, every resident can help improve biodiversity in Cherrybrook.
The Cherrybrook Residents Association encourages residents to take part in making Cherrybrook a greener, more wildlife-friendly community.