There has been a dramatic expansion of wildlife gardening over the last 15 years, stimulated in no small part by the publication of Chris Baines' book How to make a wildlife garden (1985). In the revised edition, Baines (2000) writes that 'There is no doubt that gardening with wildlife makes a positive difference. Certainly it helps our birds and butterflies to survive, but most importantly it brings so many people face to face with nature on a daily basis'.