Lucy Somerset – The Joy of Growing Well

Wildlife Garden Consultancy

Creating Nature-Friendly Gardens

Thoughtful, practical advice to help you create a garden that works in harmony with the natural world.

Prices from £100

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Creating Nature-Friendly Gardens

My wildlife gardening consultancy is designed for people who want to encourage nature into their gardens — not through rigid rules or rewilding trends, but through informed, sensitive choices that support biodiversity while still feeling beautiful and manageable.

Whether you have a small garden, a large rural space or something in between, I offer calm, experienced guidance to help you work with nature rather than against it.

Consultancy is offered from £100, depending on the scale of the project. Consultancy is offered free of charge as a part of our Planting Plans.
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What Is Wildlife Gardening?

Wildlife gardening is about creating spaces where plants, insects, birds and people can thrive together.

It’s not about letting a garden run wild — it’s about:

  • Understanding natural systems
  • Supporting biodiversity
  • Choosing the right plants for the right place
  • Encouraging balance rather than control
  • Allowing your garden to evolve naturally

A well-designed wildlife garden can be:

  • Beautiful and structured
  • Rich in pollinators and birdlife
  • Lower maintenance over time
  • More resilient to climate change
  • Deeply rewarding to live with

My Approach

My approach to wildlife gardening is rooted in experience, observation and sustainability.

I work with:

  • Naturalistic planting schemes
  • Peat-free and organic methods
  • Soil-first gardening
  • Native and wildlife-supporting plants
  • Seasonal rhythms and local conditions

Every garden is different, and my role is to help you understand what your garden wants to be.

I don’t believe in rigid formulas or “one-size-fits-all” solutions — instead, I offer tailored advice that works with your space, your lifestyle and your goals.

What a Wildlife Gardening Consultation Includes

A consultancy session is a chance to step back, look at your garden as a whole, and gain clarity on how to move forward.

During a consultation, we can explore:

  • How wildlife currently uses your garden
  • Opportunities to increase biodiversity
  • Planting ideas to support pollinators and birds
  • Improving soil health naturally
  • Reducing reliance on chemicals
  • Creating habitats (hedging, meadow areas, ponds, shelter)
  • Managing spaces in a more sustainable way
  • Seasonal tasks and long-term planning

Consultations are practical, relaxed and tailored entirely to you.

How the Consultancy Works

Initial Consultation

A one-to-one session, either:

  • In person (location dependent), or
  • Online via video call

We’ll discuss:

  • Your garden and its challenges
  • What you’d like to achieve
  • Your level of involvement
  • Long-term goals for your space

Follow-Up Guidance

After your consultation, you’ll receive:

  • Clear, practical recommendations
  • Planting and habitat suggestions
  • Guidance on next steps
  • Optional follow-up support

Everything is designed to be achievable and easy to implement at your own pace.

Pricing

Wildlife Gardening Consultancy sessions start from £100.

This includes:
✔ A one-to-one consultation
✔ Expert, tailored advice
✔ Practical, actionable guidance
✔ Follow-up notes

Longer sessions or ongoing support can be arranged if required.

Who This Is For

This service is ideal if you:

  • Want to make your garden more wildlife-friendly
  • Are unsure where to start
  • Want to garden more sustainably
  • Are transitioning away from chemicals
  • Have inherited a garden and don’t know how to manage it
  • Want expert advice without a full garden redesign
  • Care about nature and biodiversity

It’s suitable for:

  • Small gardens
  • Larger rural spaces
  • New gardens
  • Established gardens
  • Wildlife-friendly reworks

Why Wildlife Gardening Matters

Wildlife-friendly gardens play an increasingly important role in supporting biodiversity — especially as natural habitats continue to decline.

By making thoughtful changes at home, you can:

  • Support pollinators and birds
  • Improve soil health
  • Reduce environmental impact
  • Create a more resilient garden
  • Enjoy a deeper connection to nature

Small changes, thoughtfully made, can have a significant impact.

A Note from Lucy

Wildlife gardening isn’t about perfection — it’s about observation, patience and curiosity.

Some of the most beautiful gardens I’ve worked with are those that have been allowed to soften, settle and find their own rhythm.

My role is to help you understand your garden better, so you can work with it confidently and enjoy it more fully.

Book a Wildlife Gardening Consultation

If you’d like to explore how your garden could become more wildlife-friendly, I’d love to help.

👉 Book a wildlife gardening consultation
👉 Enquire about availability

Consultations start from £100.