Wildlife
The latest wildlife news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Wildlife
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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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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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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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Small wildlife garden ideas — 7 ways to turn a tiny space into a haven for birds, bees, frogs and more
Turn your small space into a nature-loving paradise
By Sophie King
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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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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