How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
Plant wildflower with seed bombs!
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
Public urged to back climate and nature-friendly farmers.
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Learn a tradition with its roots in the Iron Age and build your own mini dry stone wall to attract wildlife.
Caring for a pet is a rewarding experience that doesn't have to cost the earth.