Leaving heaps of branch trimmings in a casual garden design can be welcome habitats for wildlife. Seed heads and intact plant ...
The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year and the return of longer days. It’s a time steeped in tradition and symbolism, making it the perfect occasion to infuse your garden with plants ...
Safeguarding wildlife in gardens begins with using non-chemical pest control methods, such as companion planting. This ...
Urban gardens and balconies might be small ... Sam Thomas, our UK Biodiversity Officer, says “if you're planting for wildlife, you should consider native plants, as they tend to support more species”.
Over the past year, Anne King and her five-year-old daughter have grown native plants in their Portland, Oregon, yard to attract wildlife like birds. Although she knows that gardening can be ...
Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is suitable for very small ponds. The more plant variety the better, as it creates niches for more species. The Wildlife Gardening Forum has a more in-depth ...
One more reason to plant perennials is the wide range of available choices. You can find species that will thrive in wet or ...
THE team at Otley Garden Centre has donated wildflower seeds to Wildlife Friendly Otley to improve habitat corridors around the town.
If you're looking to entice more birds into your garden this winter then you might want to hold off cutting back these plants ...
The colder weather doesn't mean your garden has to suffer - there are plenty of tough yet beautiful plants out there that can withstand the chilly climes.