Nature

A Review of Ultrasonic Pest Deterrents

Ultrasonic pest deterrents are becoming increasingly popular for property owners worldwide. In this blog, Robert Hartill reviews some of the benefits of using ultrasonic deterrents when compared to more traditional methods.

Nature
Birds

Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 5th of May, 2023.
Updated on Thursday, 7th of March, 2024.

RHS Gardening Predictions For 2020

Sustainability and a growing awareness of wildlife are two of the key gardening trends identified by the Royal Horticultural Society for 2020, with gardeners in a position where they can make a substantial impact regarding environmental issues.

Conservation
Nesting Boxes
Flooding

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Monday, 30th of December, 2019.

Supporting Langley School for Sutton Coldfield In Bloom

As the town gets ready for this year’s Sutton Coldfield in Bloom, those on the route are busy preparing to impress the judges. This includes Langley Primary School who are being visited on the 10th of July to assess the Town’s entry into this year’s Heart of England ‘In Bloom’ competition.

Health
Autism
Mud Kitchen

Written by David Coton.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of June, 2019.

How To Attract Wildlife To Your Garden

In order to promote and enhance biodiversity and conservation of our wildlife, there's a selection of habitats and boxes you can purchase that are specifically designed to attract various small animals and insects to your garden. Here we look at some of the products available which also make unusual and very engaging gifts.

Wildlife World
Conservation
Bats

Written by Lauren Bilboe.
Published on Monday, 23rd of April, 2018.
Updated on Friday, 17th of March, 2023.

How Can I Help To Save Our Bees?

Every gardener must have noticed a decline in the bee population over recent years. Intensive farming that demands the use of toxic chemicals, climate change and parasite infestation have all been put forward as potential causes, it's a worrying trend but one that we can all help to reverse.

Conservation
Nesting Boxes
Nature

Written by Lauren Bilboe.
Published on Thursday, 22nd of March, 2018.
Updated on Thursday, 16th of March, 2023.

Take Part In The Big Garden Birdwatch

On the weekend of 30 – 31 January it will be your chance to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch. David Hall was one of half a million people who took part last year, recording a vital snapshot of nature in the UK.

Hedgehogs
Conservation
Nesting Boxes

Written by David Hall.
Published on Wednesday, 27th of January, 2016.

Horticultural Facts and Figures

With all the numbers from yesterday's budget in mind, David Coton has been looking through some statistics in relation to the horticultural industry.

Barbecue
BBQ
RHS

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 9th of July, 2015.

Populating Your Garden With Animal Ornaments And Statuary

Although we all like to encourage wildlife into the garden, creatures of a more inanimate nature can populate the landscape. Not all are native to the British Isles and David Coton describes how your outdoor space can become a haven for domestic, farmyard and wild animals.

Resin Sculptures
Garden Ornaments
Bats

Written by David Coton.
Published on Wednesday, 24th of June, 2015.
Updated on Tuesday, 7th of March, 2023.

What Does Sustainable Gardening Mean?

The RHS define sustainable gardening as 'the concept of using practices to maintain a garden so that natural resources are not exhausted and without causing ecological damage'. Martyn Loach wonders how the average gardener can achieve these aims.

Sustainability
Fertilizer
Compost

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Thursday, 19th of October, 2017.
Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Foraging For Fungi

Foraging has now become so popular that it's not unusual to find television programmes devoted to the subject. Martyn Loach says this isn't surprising as foraging for mushrooms is free, fun and your harvest can be extremely tasty.

Fungi
Foraging
Environment

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of August, 2015.
Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

How To Deter Foxes In Your Garden

Foxes are no strangers to modern back gardens, but they aren't welcome everywhere, especially if you discover the contents of the bin scattered around your outside space. Here David Hall offers advice on how to deter these nocturnal visitors..

Conservation
Environment
Nature

Written by David Hall.
Published on Monday, 11th of February, 2013.
Updated on Thursday, 2nd of March, 2023.