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Since Feb 2021, we’ve given out over 1000 packets of free wildflower seeds and 400 spring bulbs to residents groups, schools and more, to help encourage flowers for pollinators.

At home, there’s a lot you can do. We want to help people to make better (often easier!) choices for wildlife and that you don’t need a big garden to make a difference.

Including peat-free soil, herbicide and pesticidefree options and flowers for pollinators and other wildlife.

We have a website with lots of information, where we write about many local issues, gardening and environmental topics.

We want to make it more accessible for those who may not have heard of it or are new to wildlife gardening. You can see more on the website: giveitagrowwigan.co.uk

We share lovely pictures, tips, and ideas on our Facebook and Instagram pages; search ‘Give it a Grow Wigan.’

A few seasonal tips for your garden

This is a busy time of year in the garden and a great time to plant summer bulbs.

Feed your plants with organic feed to give them a good boost.

If you need to mow the lawn, just do it once on the highest level. Check for any creatures first.

Don’t be too keen to remove caterpillars. Birds, for example, blue tits love them, and they are nesting right now, so they’re vital for chicks.

Sow wildflower seeds. Look for UK Native, and Plants for Pollinators.

Feed hedgehogs. They love meaty cat or dog food if you leave out a little saucer and some water. This is a great time of year to help them out before the breeding season.

Avoid cutting your hedge. Birds will nest from now until about August, and we don’t want to disturb any nests.

Leave a few dandelions in your lawn. They are a great source of early food for pollinators.

If you want to weed, avoid spraying, wait until after it has rained and do it manually.