Landlords are being urged to allow renters to have gardens, according to a prominent garden designer who showcased a “portable” wildlife courtyard at the Hampton Court Palace garden festival. The garden, created by Zoe Claymore for the Wildlife Trusts, features flatpack raised beds and a portable pond, demonstrating that outdoor furniture can be easily moved from one home to another, just like indoor furniture. Many landlords currently only offer tenants a bare outdoor space, prohibiting any changes to the garden. However, experts argue that this approach is environmentally unsustainable, as gardens play a vital role in supporting wildlife and preventing flooding and drought. Claymore emphasized that everything in her garden can be taken with the renter when they move, emphasizing that landlords should treat outdoor furniture as they would indoor furnishings. She called for a conversation on the responsibility of landlords and suggested that they provide compost bins and garden tools along with furnished homes. Claymore’s Renters’ Retreat garden won the best get started garden prize at the show. The garden designer drew inspiration from her own experience of renting, where she felt unable to plant flowers. She sought to address this barrier by creating a garden that can be replicated and enjoyed by renters in different locations. The plants in her garden are hardy and widely available in the UK, making them suitable for being uprooted and moved. Craig Bennett, the CEO of the Wildlife Trusts, supported the idea of landlords allowing tenants to garden and providing them with the necessary means to do so. He stressed the importance of enabling young and middle-aged people to develop gardening skills and connect with nature. Bennett also highlighted the positive impact of wildlife-friendly gardening on both biodiversity and the relationship between people and nature. The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging their members to incorporate gardening into their rented spaces, as it is a simple and direct way for individuals to interact with nature. Key features of a nature-friendly rented garden include log planters, home composting, raised ponds, and rainwater capturing systems. These elements are low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and can be easily transferred from one property to another. By allowing renters to engage in gardening, landlords are not only benefiting their tenants but also making a significant contribution to society and nature conservation.
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