Wildlife
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Wildlife experts reveal 1 job you must do every day in July to support birds – it only takes one minuteThis quick and easy task can have a huge impact
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5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife expertsTurn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis
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Micro ponds are the wildlife-friendly trend that turns tiny gardens or balconies into a relaxing oasis – how to get the lookMicro ponds are a low-maintenance and stylish addition to any garden
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5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlifeJust because you lack green space, it doesn't mean you can't make your garden wildlife-friendly
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3 places you should never put a bird bath in a garden, according to wildlife experts – where to put one instead'Food may attract birds to your garden, but clean water is often what keeps them coming back'
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5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a gardenWhy placement matters more than you might think
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Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safeHeavy rain means we need to be more diligent about feeding garden birds
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How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nestsNow is a really important time to help UK birds
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Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife expertsSay hello to his adorable fox family
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How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts
If you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too
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3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleanersIt's so easy to welcome these gentle birds
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8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your gardenThe small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore
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The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right nowOne is crucial for this year's chicks
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5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife expertsThese stunning blooms feed and attract birds
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Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected speciesHere’s all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers
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3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to prosPrevention is better than a cure in this case
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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exceptionIt’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds?
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Wild birds will flock to your garden if you start leaving out this £7 Amazon buy – it looks adorable too
How to support the wild birds that visit your garden during nesting season
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This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your garden
If foxes are becoming a nuisance on your property, this is what you can do
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The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds insteadThe warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch
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I'm a cat lover but I'm protecting visiting birds from them in our garden with these simple changes – just as David Attenborough recommendsSimple, cat-friendly (and bird-safe) tweaks
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4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to expertsYep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too
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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
It's an affordable and effective hack
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Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pastaThis is how it's best served
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5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displaysDon't let all your hard work be dug up and eaten
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If you want to attract sparrows to your garden, you need this bird box – wildlife experts say this fussy visitor has very specific needs
Sparrow populations have declined by 70% since 1970 in the UK. This is what you can do to help them.
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Wrens will flock to your garden if you use this type of bird box – fill your garden with beautiful birdsong this springThis cheerful little bird has a particular preference
