Back garden wildlife harmony

One of the best parts of nature is that wildlife and plants are able to harmoniously exist together, but most people are left wondering how they can recreate this harmony in their own back garden.  There are a few things you can do if you want to attract more wildlife into your garden.

First of all, [...]

Making your garden a home for birds

With just a bit of effort on your part you can transfer your garden into a safe haven for wildlife and birds.  You may want to think about adding in some bird table accessories, plants, bird feeders, and bird baths so that you can offer wildlife water, food, and shelter while keeping the predators away [...]

RSPB partners with BUPA residents

The RSPB has partnered with a private health firm in order to teach home residents and staff members the benefits that wildlife gardening can bring. The new project will work with 11 BUPA care homes throughout Wales and the Midlands, including the Ashby Court Nursing and Residential Home in Ashby and the Branston Court Nursing [...]

Getting yourself and your garden involved in wildlife conservation

From joining campaign groups to increasing the amount of wildlife in your garden, there are many ways to start getting involved personally in the natural world.

First of all, if you need aid figuring out what is in your garden, you can turn to the Open University iSpot website where you can find thousands of photos [...]

Wildlife Trust promotes back garden wildlife preserves

As summer continues to progress, the Durham Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to create wildlife havens within their garden regardless of size, due to the fact that fostering wildlife in a garden is rewarding and a valuable way to preserve the local environment.

For example, a pond set within a garden can help bring many new [...]

Are foxes a threat to humans in cities

The fox has become integrated with urban life as you can now see them on a drive home, detect their presence in the morning after they have been in your rubbish bins, and you may have even heard them howling while you were trying to sleep at night.

However, while they may be a pain, foxes [...]

RSPB garden wildlife survey

Lancashire’s citizens are asked to note down every piece of wildlife that snuffles, sings, barks, or chirps out in their garden in order to help out a new wildlife survey.

The RSPB is launching the survey to discover what kinds of wildlife are living in the region’s gardens by asking people to record what they see [...]

Sir David Attenborough urges gardens to consider butterflies

Across the UK seven out of ten British butterflies that are quickly declining with over half already faced by the threat of extinction according to Sir David Attenborough.

In an effort to save the beautiful garden insects, Attenborough stated that the loss of butterflies is changing the way that back gardens and the countryside look, given [...]

Simple planting to entice birds to your garden

If you are planting a landscaped garden you may want to think about how birds could compliment it by offering bright colours, cheerful songs, and lively movement.   In fact, every garden regardless of size can offer a sanctuary for birds year round, by just adding the four ingredients that an urban songbird requires for a [...]

Not gardening attracts wildlife to your garden

In order to get some wildlife into your garden this summer you may have to be willing to let it go a bit.  For instance, letting your grass grow a little longer or treating it will less fertilizer may help, although it may not be what you are used to.

This is due to the fact [...]