Ants in your plants!
There are estimated to be over 60 species of ant in Britain and over 30 have been recorded in our two counties, making our region something of a hotspot. Here are some of our favourites.
There are estimated to be over 60 species of ant in Britain and over 30 have been recorded in our two counties, making our region something of a hotspot. Here are some of our favourites.
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Most of us probably recognise the tune of the famous carol ‘the Holly and the Ivy’, if not the words of the song. But what do you know about these and the other most Christmassy of plants,…
Springtime brings a promise of warmer days, new life and amazing displays of vibrant colour from native woodland plants and wildflowers. Here are three species to lookout for this spring.
When we moved into our semi-detached 1990s-built house in 2019, the 6 by 11 metre back garden was pretty typical of a modern low-maintenance garden – a square of lawn surrounded by thin borders,…
Summer is peak butterfly season and gardens can be as good a place as any to spot these winged wonders.
Spring is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you can help wildlife in your garden.
New figures are showing the benefits of vegetation to our health