Spring into Action: How Living Walls Support Wildlife

Spring is here and it’s that time of year when everything feels fresh again – longer days, lighter mornings, and nature slowly coming back to life. It’s also the perfect moment to think about how we can bring more of that life into the spaces around us.

Living walls or vertical gardens can be installed almost anywhere: on a balcony, in an office, on the side of a building, even indoors. And beyond looking beautiful, they actually help support local wildlife, right when it needs it most.

Helping Pollinators Bounce Back

Bees, butterflies, and hoverflies start reappearing in Spring, hungry after Winter. A well-planted living wall can give them a much-needed food source, even if you’re working with just a small outdoor wall or sunny corner.

Little Homes for Little Creatures

These green spaces create natural shelter for helpful insects like ladybirds and lacewings. They help with natural pest control and are an important part of a healthy ecosystem. A living wall gives them somewhere safe to rest and nest.

Welcoming the Birds Back

Robins, blue tits, and sparrows are all on the lookout for nesting spots and food in Spring. A living wall with the right mix of plants and a bird box or two can make a real difference, especially in urban areas where natural greenery is limited.

Good for Wildlife, Good for Us

Living walls do more than support biodiversity. They improve air quality, reduce heat and noise, manage rainwater, and bring a calming, natural feel to any space!