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The faded remains of summer’s flowers have a purpose long after their colour has gone. Discover why leaving stems and seedheads standing through winter can make a remarkable…
Beneath the fallen leaves of autumn lies a remarkable little world. From beetles and earthworms to overwintering butterflies and hedgehogs, the garden floor is far more alive than…
Why doing a little less in the winter garden can be one of the kindest things we do for nature. There comes a point in autumn when the…
Creating a pollinator garden isn’t just about adding beauty to your outdoor space—it’s about giving nature a helping hand. As pollinator populations decline across the UK, your garden…
There’s something about water that changes a garden. It catches the sky, reflects the movement of leaves and brings a new quality of light to the smallest of…
A wildlife-friendly garden does not need to look wild. It can still have structure, colour and carefully chosen planting. The difference is that some of those plants are…
A wildlife garden doesn’t have to be wild in the sense of being abandoned. You don’t need an enormous pond, an acre of meadow or a garden so…
After a scorching summer, the garden and I had reached an unspoken agreement: I wouldn’t bother it, and it wouldn’t remind me how much work needed doing. Then…
It’s springtime, and the air is abuzz with the music of nesting birds. Nesting season is a crucial time when our avian friends require a plethora of resources…
Look closely at a quiet corner of the garden and you’ll soon discover it isn’t quiet at all. A ladybird disappears beneath a curled leaf, a beetle noses…