Wildlife
The latest wildlife news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Wildlife
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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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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
Can you guess what species of bird these are?
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
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Wildlife experts are urging you to cut holes in your garden fence this spring for this important reason
Cutting a small hole in your garden fencing will be a big help to this garden critter
By Kezia Reynolds
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What and when to feed birds in a garden — wildlife experts reveal the best types of food to give them a helping hand
Welcome more birds into your garden this year
By Marina Rabin
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Wildlife experts issue warning over this controversial garden sugar tip
Don't be taken in by the latest viral hack
By Kayleigh Dray
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The surprisingly easy garden hack that could boost your property value by 39%
Fancy adding up to £30,000 to your property value? Try this divisive gardening method
By Kayleigh Dray
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Every garden should try this Chelsea Flower Show trend – even Stacey Soloman is a fan
This lazy gardening approach can be the best thing you ever do for your garden
By Ellis Cochrane
 
