Wildlife
The latest wildlife news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Wildlife
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Wildlife experts want you to dig a patch of soil in your garden this month – robins will thank you for it
This easy task won't take you long either
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 things people who attract lots of birds to their gardens always have, according to wildlife experts
This is what birds *really* want you to put in your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘Cheap’ filler ingredients in bird feed are harming your garden birds – ingredient red flags to look out for, according to wildlife experts
If you love feeding the birds that visit your garden, this is an important message for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
Don't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston bird feeders for under £5 – they’re a must-have for adding colour to your winter garden
I can't stop thinking about these pretty bird feeders
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to make a Christmas dinner for birds – the festive treats wildlife experts are adding to their bird feeder on the big day
The do's and don'ts of festive bird feeding
By Kezia Reynolds
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The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert
They'll keep coming back for this tasty treat
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
It's on sale right now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Robins, bees and butterflies will flock to your garden if you plant this spring bulb – now is the best time to plant it
Your garden will thank you for this beautiful bloom
By Kezia Reynolds
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Gardeners are being warned to never feed birds these 3 common things
While it's a lovely idea to feed the birds that visit your garden, you need to ensure you're doing it safely
By Kezia Reynolds
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Gardeners should leave these 2 fruits on their lawn if they want birds to flock to their gardens this winter
It's important to provide birds with an energy boost during this time of year
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour
Quite often, it's not your bulbs foxes are after...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now
Robins love this stunning tree, and you will too
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 surprising benefits bats bring to your garden and why you shouldn’t fear them, according to experts
Let's get batty about bats
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds
Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘Nature doesn’t like tidiness’ – why experts want you to stop cutting your garden back in summer for a happier, healthier, wildlife-friendly garden
Help your local ecosystem thrive
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to make your own bird feed – wildlife expert reveals their favourite recipe that will have birds flocking to your garden
Add this to your weekly recipe rotation
By Kezia Reynolds
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Gardeners are being warned not to cut their hedges back in July or risk a fine
You need to know the law if you have any garden jobs planned this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to protect birds from the heat – 2 non-negotiables your garden needs according to wildlife experts
We need to look after our feathered friends in hot weather
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 cheap and effective ways to keep mosquitoes out of your bird bath approved by pest control experts
Protect both yourself and your garden birds
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts issue warning to gardeners if they find a baby bird in their garden this summer
They're more resilient than you think
By Kezia Reynolds
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Chip-cuterie boards are the cutest bird feeding trend taking over social media – how to do it safely, according to wildlife experts
Bird-tok can't get enough of this cutesy trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 easy, safe and humane ways to keep crows out of your garden, according to wildlife experts
Deter crows from your garden with ease
By Kezia Reynolds
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Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plants
Ladybirds are a gardener's best friend, so help them feel right at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don't get rid of these weeds in your garden – they have surprising health and wildlife benefits
Not all weeds are bad...
By Rebecca Knight
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When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it
You can get started this month
By Sophie King


