From hedgehog highways to solar panels, here are five easy and effective ways to make your garden more wildlife-friendly and energy-smart. While you may already be partaking in No Mow May, it's never too late to start giving nature more space in your garden.
These tips will help you support local wildlife year-round while also trimming your energy bills.
Eco garden tips
1. Install solar panels
Adding solar panels to your home doesn’t just reduce your carbon footprint – it can also lead to major savings on your energy bills. In fact, with rising energy prices squeezing households across the UK, it’s never made more sense to go solar.
With Egg, it’s never been easier. Monthly payments start from just £51, and you’ll begin saving from day one by generating your own clean, renewable energy. You can even earn money back by exporting surplus energy to the grid.
Why go solar?
- Lower your energy bills
- Reduce your carbon emissions
- Gain energy independence
- Potential to earn money for excess energy
- Track your savings easily through the Egg app
- Find out more
Interest in solar is soaring, with installations up 40% over the last five years, and up 15% in the past year alone, as more UK homeowners look to cut costs and carbon.
Is your home suitable?
Solar works best for homes with:
- Good sunlight exposure
- A suitable roof (angle and space)
- The right location for maximum efficiency
- Find out more
Whether you're just exploring or ready to go green, getting started is simple. Egg makes the whole process hassle-free, from the free quote to final installation.
See whether solar is right for your with a free quote from Egg
Bonus tip: add a storage battery
To get even more from your solar panels, consider installing a battery storage system. It allows you to store the excess energy your panels produce during the day, so you can use it later, at night or during cloudy weather, rather than drawing from the grid. This means more predictable, lower energy costs and less reliance on traditional providers.
A battery storage system lets you:
- Save your solar for later: Store the energy you generate and use it when it suits you
- Use cheaper off-peak electricity: Charge your battery overnight and use it during the day
- Track your energy and savings : Monitor usage and savings easily through your app
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Solar and storage can offer financial relief, greater energy independence and peace of mind, whatever the weather or the market.
See how solar storage can change your life with a free quote from Egg.
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2. Open a hedgehog highway
Hedgehogs need to roam widely to find food and mates, but garden fences can trap them in or shut them out. Help them out by cutting a CD-sized hole (13cm x 13cm) in your fence or gate, and talk to your neighbours about joining forces. The more gardens connected, the better!
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3. Charge your car with sunshine
If you drive an electric vehicle, charging it with solar power is one of the most cost-effective and sustainable ways to travel. With Egg’s smart EV charger, you can power up your car using your own solar energy and reduce your running costs and carbon footprint at the same time.
Egg’s home charger is fast, reliable and future-ready, with easy control via the Egg app. It’s also compatible with all electric vehicles and backed by expert installation and customer support.
Whether you're charging with solar or tapping into cheaper off-peak electricity, Egg helps make driving electric even more affordable.
Want to learn more? Find out if home EV chargers are suitable for you.
4. Create a wildlife pond
A garden pond doesn’t need to be big to make a big difference. Even a small pond can attract frogs, newts, birds and insects, providing an essential refuge in a fragmented landscape. A well-positioned pond will not only help wildlife, but make your garden feel more peaceful, alive and connected to nature.
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5. Green up a flat roof
Got a shed, extension or bike store with a flat roof? Turn it into a mini habitat. Adding a green roof, even a simple DIY version with sedum mats or wildflower turf, creates an extra layer of insulation for the building below, while also offering food and shelter for pollinators and birds. Green roofs can also help manage rainwater and reduce urban heat.
Why it matters
Garden by garden, we can create a patchwork of connected habitats for UK wildlife especially in towns and cities where green space is fast disappearing. At the same time, with energy bills remaining high, it's never been more worthwhile to invest in solutions that make your home more efficient
Making space for nature and clean energy doesn't have to be difficult. It just starts with small steps, a little inspiration... and maybe a solar panel or two.
Get a free solar quote from Egg
Ready to power your home with sunshine? Egg makes it easy and it starts with a free quote.
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