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A garden pond is a thing of beauty – and sometimes major frustration, head scratching and a lot of trial and error. If you are fortunate enough to have the space and the time to establish a small pond in your garden, take the time to learn about the plants that are most suitable for your [...]  There is growing concern that the increasing spread of Phytophthora ramorum, which is causing both extensive damage and mortality to British trees is actually closely linked to the native grey squirrel. There is now anecdotal evidence which now suggests that those trees that have been damaged by grey squirrels are particularly likely to be infected, [...] Using chemical solutions to eliminate pond algae can be tricky and dangerous. If you over do it, it may kill all your fish, or if you are worried about using too much, it may not be useful at all and you will have wasted your time. Now, eliminating pond algae is easier than ever and you [...] The public is being urged by conservationists to help with tracking a spreading bird disease that in recent years has taken a hold of many garden birds, and particularly the Great Tits, which are being spotted with lesions that are caused by the disease. The first case of British avian pox was confirmed by scientists in [...] Frogs in your garden is a good goal to aim for. They help keep the insect population low and they will also serenade you with lovely songs. The best way to get frogs in the garden is to build a pond that is frog friendly. By recreating a natural habitat for them you will have [...] To draw beautiful development and colour to your landscaping make a butterfly friendly garden, while helping in the pollination of fruit, flowers and vegetables. Sadly the expanding urbanisation and other development is making the natural habitats for butterflies smaller and smaller, leaving them fewer places to mate, lay eggs and feed. There are a myriad of [...] We still can do our own share to help get wildlife to come to our gardens even though things seem to be improving with the protection of our wildlife in the countryside. By providing shelter and food for birds as well as other wildlife it becomes possible to lower the use of chemicals and sprays [...] An open day in Tictchfield Park, Hucknall at a wildlife garden can easily be described as the bee’s knees. The garden was created to encourage native bees that have been threatened with pollution and environmental pressures to visit the area that is packed with plants. Leenside Women’s Institute (WI) is supporting the project that was [...] We may not rush to smell their aroma or coo over how beautiful they may be, but nettles are a very important plant in the world of wildlife and can also be very valuable to people. The RSPB is asking that people see then as much more than just a weed. More than 40 kinds of [...] Great Britain is home to over 30 species of dragonfly, those colourful iridescent darters that are a treat to watch and a great gnat controller to boot. Dragonflies and their generally smaller cousin’s damselflies are a welcome addition to any garden pond, and they are easy to attract if you can provide the right habitat. [...] |
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