<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Wildlife ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/wildlife Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleaners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-attract-doves-to-your-garden LN4J6DzoApoixvubUX2hVb Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your garden – the small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-to-attract-butterflies-to-garden vCN7hSHC8uupQUcuL9bj97 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now – and one is crucial for this year's chicks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-attract-sparrows-to-your-garden WewvZk7JwfaBM9GzeUH8s Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/may-flowering-plants-to-attract-birds LmHjPhLaq9EvwQqxkoawth Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-safely-deter-badgers-from-garden uNWDs243892H7JXwEwm7AE Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:50:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-deter-foxes-from-a-food-waste-bin h9QbaUpEqNAN5pSyKh7MSc Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exception say experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/should-you-add-coffee-grounds-around-your-bird-feeder atwvtY3jpcrcfCWyPaR3HX Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wild birds will flock to your garden if you start leaving out this £7 Amazon buy – it looks adorable too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nesting-material-holders-for-birds Cxwc8HogegKXZSomggwVrL Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food, specific feeders, and key plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-my-mum-attracts-goldfinches-to-her-garden eHiFYL7aqLGnQ8suzTw4Y7 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:36:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your garden – wildlife and legal experts explain how to handle the situation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-if-your-neighbour-is-feeding-foxes 68jdCLBw3sujh77YUNzMWj Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/rspb-big-garden-birdwatch-2026-results-warning viddV2MxafqkDtcj3uUZkM Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a cat lover but I'm still protecting visiting birds from them with these simple and safe changes to our garden – just as David Attenborough recommends in his new series ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-im-protecting-birds-from-cats sDcUbzHUaS6946eQFRTLFT Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bee-friendly-fence-colours Tg3W3K6GseaTbPUg3ZR88e Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:04:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbath ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/copper-discs-for-bird-baths SszWb5xLTgUWUDryTNwf2H Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pasta – here are the surprising benefits ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/feeding-birds-cooked-pasta 38eXU2bD8KgimrzPMhJcn9 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displays ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-squirrels-digging-up-pot-plants m8iZgGzSNku6fEdPJCYxbn Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want to attract sparrows to your garden, you need this bird box – wildlife experts say this fussy visitor has very specific needs ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bird-box-for-sparrows PRijYR7NyBgJ2Yu2d6FDCC Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wrens will flock to your garden if you use this type of bird box – fill your garden with beautiful birdsong this spring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bird-box-for-wrens MaZncFexjbUAR36GD6ZvYN Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Birdscaping is the secret tool wildlife experts are using to attract more birds to their gardens – here’s the easy way you can do it, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/birdscaping-wildlife-trend 2gMSzQL9muW8QFBUxfeceR Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts want you to dig a patch of soil in your garden this month – robins will thank you for it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/turn-soil-for-robins p7qESRJNAXw52rtHrjDiiA Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 things people who attract lots of birds to their gardens always have, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-people-who-attract-lots-of-birds-to-their-gardens-always-have 8Qm7xkf27eqXvAXLQ6ykdG Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Cheap’ filler ingredients in bird feed are harming your garden birds – ingredient red flags to look out for, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/cheap-suet-ball-warning D2KjzWJPNWMqop8im3cFtV Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:34:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds, frogs and hedgehogs this winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-old-towels-to-help-wildlife nLiKnvZUMGGTFyUu44cLoG Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston bird feeders for under £5 – they’re a must-have for adding colour to your winter garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/lidl-cath-kidston-bird-feeders oxK7VBXBWNQUrq7mpBtUYH Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make a Christmas dinner for birds – the festive treats wildlife experts are adding to their bird feeder on the big day ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-christmas-dinner-for-birds 6kAwkUXLLE8JyZpCnkRS7J Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/why-you-should-feed-robins-raisins okBicvEMCdJ39z9iAsGVR Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-a-tennis-ball-to-help-birds-and-hedgehogs-in-winter KCYTsLk9yERvqYrYnD7vP4 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:14:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve found the best gift for bird-lovers – this smart feeder has a built-in camera so you can watch and identify birds from your phone ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/bird-buddy-pro-camera-bird-feeder cVNKnhaKo9PzmnRn9jixYY Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:16:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being urged to check their bird feeders before it rains – birds could be put in danger if you don’t ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/wet-bird-feed-warning RHHmRiHPKNjQrJbRqtgvwi Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Robins, bees and butterflies will flock to your garden if you plant this spring bulb – now is the best time to plant it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plant-camassia-for-wildlife 3Qyo3TfdskHTGAUSSowcs6 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being warned to never put these 3 foods in a bird feeder – these common treats can cause serious harm to garden wildlife ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-you-should-never-feed-birds JMLMBdcqtHVssL3EoHynGm Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners should leave these 2 fruits on their lawn if they want birds to flock to their gardens this winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/put-apples-and-pears-on-lawn-for-birds LVaAKxyrrV7UF9Db78XQH6 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-foxes-digging-up-bulbs 6TafQkojLAxYteigJTqYon Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/robin-favourite-tree RKBqWukphUPkbaC5pmfhqP Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 surprising benefits bats bring to your garden and why you shouldn’t fear them, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/benefits-of-bats-in-garden c5boD5mzopsJLFcBPctni8 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-to-grow-by-a-bird-bath YWsYtKHyyXjs9EBSeWEEQJ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:09:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Nature doesn’t like tidiness’ – why wildlife experts want you to stop cutting your garden back in summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/do-not-cut-garden-back-in-summer-for-wildlife cd3N8bpjAbMN2Qw6VUNh9S Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make your own bird feed – wildlife expert reveals their favourite recipe that will have birds flocking to your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-bird-feed-at-home h22R7xHiS5vofUgdUZRE7Q Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ GBBO presenter Prue Leith reveals she found a nest of baby birds in her garden planter – this is what you should do if it happens to you ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/prue-leith-chicks-nesting-in-planter 2k4BdxYpjg6EVcuFeUW4T7 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners are being warned not to cut their hedges back in July or risk a fine ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/july-hedge-cutting-warning pFNqvmxpFn2kJKsBTrMAtZ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to protect birds from the heat – 2 non-negotiables your garden needs according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-protect-birds-in-the-heat qdJgZab9VE8DP4Suez6LQ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 cheap and effective ways to keep mosquitoes out of your bird bath approved by pest control experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/-ways-to-keep-mosquitoes-out-a-bird-bath nTzVkQX87dB7aPNFhGBuJo Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts issue warning to gardeners if they find a baby bird in their garden this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/-what-to-do-if-you-find-a-fledgling-in-your-garden Je96fZCWGo3iwWv52pqRsP Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chip-cuterie boards are the cutest bird feeding trend taking over social media – how to do it safely, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/chirpcuterie-board-bird-feeding-trend VFHtG9meTVQwdP573NFj4T Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 easy, safe and humane ways to keep crows out of your garden, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-keep-crows-out-of-a-garden o7fjuCX8M4haL7sgj2cx8D Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-for-ladybirds ZWw554dmu5bZTjfmdDXB2f Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-sow-a-clover-lawn jZrkWoCvohmjqj3w2eQuP5 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts are urging you to cut holes in your garden fence this spring for this important reason ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-is-a-hedgehog-highway y9R4GSRQDPgHhmFWjKg4eQ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each type, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-feed-birds-in-a-garden CznogSLU6xZiu7d5yRqvd4 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts warn gardeners against viral sugar hack to help bees ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/david-attenborough-sugar-in-garden w36Kgb6zFx43fdUhntazPW Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:11 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000