Robin drinking water from birdbath

How to provide safe water for the birds

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.

Blue tit feeds her young in nestbox

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.

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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.

Fieldfare resting on berry covered branch

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.

Blackbird eating berries in winter

Winter bird care

The garden is still 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.

Eurasian bullfinch on branch

How to attract garden birds

As the seasons change the garden birds become more animated in our gardens. Jean Vernon suggests ways to attract more garden birds.

Are trees good for the birds?

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 can do to help wildlife get through the cold bleak months.

allium seed heads

How can I save money on plants?

Geoff Hodge shares some hints and tips to make more of your garden plants and save some money by growing something for nothing – or just about!

How can I garden more naturally?

Jean Vernon suggests a few ways to garden more gently, lessening your impact on the planet and its precious resources

three great tits on branch

How can I attract more birds for the Big Garden Bird Watch?

If you are taking part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch you will want to submit the best records you can for your garden, but you might be asking yourself, “how can I attract more birds for the Big Garden Bird Watch?

Blackbird with rowan berries

Winter food for birds

The garden birds aren’t just pretty to look at, they are a vital weapon in the gardener’s war on pests.

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