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.
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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.
If you want to do more to help save the bees you need to turn your attention to your garden bees, says Jean Vernon.
If you are taking part in the Big Garden Bird Watch you will want to submit the best records you can for your garden and attract more 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.
The garden birds aren’t just pretty to look at, they are a vital weapon in the gardener’s war on pests.
As the seasons change the garden birds become more animated in our gardens. Jean Vernon suggests ways to attract more garden birds.
Feeding the birds brings your garden alive, adding a delightful, animated and colourful dimension to your garden, says Jean Vernon.
While they can be entertaining and fun to watch, most gardeners don’t feed the birds to fatten up the squirrels.
Many gardeners have never seen a hedgehog, but that doesn’t mean they don’t live and breed in and around our gardens. Jean Vernon suggests some ways to support these threatened creatures.Jean
Give your garden birds the very best support to see them through autumn and winter says Jean Vernon.
Jean Vernon gives some advice on how you can add extra nesting habitats and shelter for wildlife in your garden.
As a nation we love feeding the birds. But it’s just as important to ensure they have a safe and reliable source of fresh water says Jean Vernon
There is something magical about watching birds feed in your own garden. But it’s not just about putting out bird food. What we grow in our gardens can be a vital lifeline too. As winter approaches there is much we...
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Gardeners are well placed to make a big difference to pollinators. Jean Vernon suggests lots of ways to help these precious creatures
As a gardener there are a few garden ‘pests’ that can wreak havoc on our plants such as caterpillars. But before you reach for that insecticide take a few moments to really think about what you are doing.
Choose a high quality bird food that feeds a wide range of species with one mix and is packed with nutrient rich ingredients
Give your bird feeders and bird baths a health check before the breeding season.
In the depths of winter the gardener’s friend, the robin becomes the star of the garden.
The garden is rich in autumn fruit, seeds, nuts and berries and also insects, but competition is fierce. Here are 5 ways to help the birds over winter.
Feeding the birds can add a wonderful dimension to your garden. These delightful creatures will feed, bathe, dance and roost in your trees and shrubs filling your world with their beauty, grace and antics
Don’t be scared, bats in the garden are a blessing not a curse. These little creatures mostly eat garden bugs as Wildlife World Bat expert Chantal Brown explains.
Finding a slow worm in the summer garden is like finding treasure, but these enchanting creatures are under threat and need as much care as you can offer.
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.
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