Dragons in your Garden

Dragons in your Garden

How to encourage amphibians and reptiles into your garden.

Our new campaign, Dragons in your Garden, is encouraging gardeners to take simple steps to help out the UK's frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards - many of which are disappearing from the wider countryside. Follow the links below to find out what you can do in your own backyard...

Cold-blooded wonders
Many of the places that amphibians and reptiles depend on are disappearing. Creating a Dragon's Garden is a great way to contribute to conservation efforts in your area. Get inspired. >>>

Introducing amphibians and reptiles
A guide to some of the 'dragons' you might see in your garden and how to identify them. >>>

Enhancing your garden
Features you can create to attract amphibians and reptiles to your garden. >>>

Amphibians and reptiles throughout the year
A season-by-season guide to what's happening in your Dragon's Garden. >>>

Help amphibians and reptiles near you
Ways you can help beyond the garden. >>>

Discover more about our own Dragon's Garden
Hear about our award-winning Dragon's Garden, which showcased at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. >>>

Download the booklet
Download a PDF copy of our Dragons in your Garden booklet. >>>