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…

Caring for a pet is a rewarding experience that doesn't have to cost the earth.

Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!

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.

Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…

In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?

Learn a tradition with its roots in the Iron Age and build your own mini dry stone wall to attract wildlife.