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This Blog will teach you how to create a garden that is both beautiful and beneficial to wildlife. You will learn about the importance of variety, how to provide food and shelter for wildlife, and how to avoid using pesticides. With these tips, you can create a garden that will be a haven for wildlife for years to come.
Hawthorn, also known as Crateagus monogyna, is a true champion of the wildlife garden....
Robin (Erithacus Rubecula) I have a keen interest in studying the wildlife that frequent my garden, particularly when I have the opportunity to observe them for sketching purposes....
Ladybirds are a familiar sight in gardens and parks around the world....
Like most people with busy lives I didn't notice the lack of birds in my garden until I watched a wildlife program....
British wildflowers are a fantastic way to bring a touch of the countryside into your garden....
Butterflies are a delightful addition to any garden, their vibrant colours adding a touch of whimsy to herbaceous borders....
Discover 10 plants that will bring butterflies to your garden....
Family: Asteraceae Height: 50 cm Spread: 30cm Attracts: Butterflies, bees, other pollinators but especially beetles Colour: Yellow Foliage: Green Position: Full sun Aspect: South facing, west facing Position in border: Middle The botanical name Glebionis segetum has recently been changed from Chrysanthemum Segetum....
Rewilding: A Powerful Tool for Carbon Sequestration Beyond Traditional Forests A recent study by Nancy Burrell challenges traditional assumptions about carbon storage in rewilded landscapes, highlighting their potential as significant players in mitigating climate change....
Poppies were one of the first wildflowers I introduced to my garden and I have never looked back....
Bringing Back the Buzz: Create A Haven For Frogs And Toads In Your Garden Embrace Nature's Pest Control: Imagine a garden teeming with life, where vibrant flowers entice pollinators, while industrious amphibians keep insects in check....
I've been growing cornflowers in my garden since 2017, I can't image my garden without them now....
Discover the Joy of Growing Forget-me-nots Imagine a sprinkle of vibrant blue clouds adorning your spring garden - that's the enchanting beauty of forget-me-nots, or Myosotis....
Farmed honeybees, along with pets, pesticide use, and our preference for tidy gardens, contribute to the decline of wild bees and other pollinators by increasing competition for food and nesting sites....
Common Vetch Vicia Vicia sativa (common vetch) Vicia hirsua ( hairy vetch, hairy tare) Type of weed: annual Family: Leguminosae Uses: Edible Poisonous: Uncooked seeds are toxic Vetch: A Versatile and Helpful Plant Vetches are considered weeds by most gardeners, but they are a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used for a variety of purposes....
All you need to know about growing catmint (Nepeta)....
What Is The Difference Between a Cultivated, Wildlife Friendly, And A Wild Garden The difference between a cultivated, wildlife friendly, and a wild garden is how hands on the human is in the environment they manage....
A beautiful garden can be a source of joy and relaxation for you and your family....
Once I started to engage in my garden, I soon found out that bees can still be out and about during winter and spring, especially when days reach 10c in temperature....
I added Yellow Rattle seeds to the wild areas of my garden last year (2021), I was getting fed up trying to keep the grass under control so the wildflowers would grow....
Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum Vulgare) attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies, moths and other pollinators....
Climbers provide shelter and food for wildlife as well as adding interest to your garden....
Your garden is the one place where you can do your bit for nature and know that every penny spent, and every minute you dedicate to helping wildlife and wild flowers has been well worth it once you start seeing the results....
The secret to getting birds into your garden is very simple....
Most gardeners don't appreciate caterpillars because they think the caterpillar will munch through all of their young plants and vegetables....
If you are looking to add more flowers to your garden, while you are at it, why not pick some that really benefit the bees....
Honeybees visit flowers to collect pollen which is used to feed their babies, and to collect nectar that will be turned into honey to feed the colony over winter....
Here you will find some of the best shrubs that provide a rich source of nectar for butterflies....
It's good to have a bit of back ground knowledge before you dive in and create a wildlife garden....
There are many affordable things you can do to your garden to attract bees and other insects into your it....
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