It’s World Bee Day this coming weekend (May 20th 2023) so it’s the perfect time to tell you a bit more about some of your garden bees.
Wildlife
Gardening for pollinators
Do you want to help the bees, encourage butterflies and harness the power of nature? It’s time to really think about how you can help pollinators, says Jean Vernon.
How to make your lawn more wildlife friendly
At the heart of many gardens is a lush green lawn. But it doesn’t have to be a tightly manicured carpet. Let it live a little so that it grows with nature says Jean Vernon.
Create a wildlife haven in your garden
Debi Holland suggests ways to attract wildlife into your garden.
Bee a better gardener
Once you have taken stock of your plant survivors, spare a thought for some of the other creatures in your garden, in particular the bees.
Gardening for songbirds
Our garden songbirds are in decline, but gardeners can make a huge difference to their survival, not just by providing the correct food.
Wonderful worms
Where would we be without worms? These soil dwelling creatures are responsible for soil health in our gardens. Without these wiggling creatures our soil would be compacted, starved of oxygen and probably waterlogged.
Dandelions
Don’t reach for the weedkiller when you see dandelions. Considered weeds by some, these spring flowers are a vital pollen source for bees.
Nesting birds
When spring starts, there’s a real energy in the garden as our feathered friends start to nest.
Nest box know-how
Spring is a great time to install a house for your feathered friends. Jean Vernon has some top tips and advice on siting a nest box in your garden.
Moles in the garden
Mention moles to most gardeners and the conversation immediately turns to lawns. Lovely swaths of manicured lawn punctuated by vast and numerous mounds of freshly, finely tilled soil.
How to prepare for the Big Garden Bird Watch 2023
Garden birds are an essential addition to the healthy garden. You can help document the garden birds by preparing for the Big Garden Bird Watch.
Songbirds
It’s not just the funny bird antics that bring our gardens alive in winter; it’s the bird song that lifts the dullest day and the darkest hour.
Five common garden birds
If you are getting ready for the Big Garden Bird Watch you need to be able to identify some of your common garden birds.
Berries for birds
Grow some plants in the garden that bear berries to help birds through the winter. Pyracantha, ivy, holly and cotoneaster are all good choices.
The king of winter
We might associate the robin with the winter garden, but did you know that the little wren is one of our more common garden birds?
