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Homes & Gardens
Kayleigh Dray

How to create a wildlife garden on a balcony – garden designers share their top tips for a thriving wildlife-friendly space in a city

Tomie’s Cuisine the Nobonsai balcony garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

They may be compact, especially if you live in the city, but you absolutely can create a wildlife garden on your balcony. All it takes is thoughtful planting and a few clever design choices, and you'll soon have a thriving sanctuary for bees, butterflies, birds, and other critters on your hands.

One of our very favourite wildlife garden ideas, ensuring your balcony garden idea has a real (ahem) buzz about it isn't just good for the environment; it’s also a beautiful way to bring movement, colour, and life to your outdoor space, however small.

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