Nature and all its animals and pests are a blessing, but they can sometimes be an enemy as well, especially where your garden is concerned. Animal pests can wreak a lot of havoc on your plants and can cause an individual to incur great losses. Not to worry though, since we have you well sorted. …
Gardening is a fun activity for kids of all ages. Once the seeds have been planted, the fun doesn’t have to end. There are plenty of other interesting and exciting activities that kids can do in their outdoor space. One option is to help them create their own private hideaway where they can hang out …
There’s no doubt that the hedgehogs and frogs in your area have been out on a winter’s night before, but many of them have yet to experience such harsh weather. While their habits stay the same, the amount of extreme weather and heavy rainfalls keep increasing – making it incredibly tough for them to find …
If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last few years, you’ll know that bee populations are in decline, which spells bad new for all of us. Far from being a nuisance, bees pollinate many of the plants that we depend on for food and pay a crucial part in our planet’s ecosystem. …
Your garden may be your pride & joy, but to bugs and creepy crawlies it’s a free buffet! Garden pests can cause chaos in your garden if they get out of control, whether it’s munching through leaves, spreading disease or stunting flower growth. The infographic below rounds up 10 of the worst offenders according to …
Our gardens have a number of different purposes. They’re a space to relax, to entertain and spend time with family and friends. They’re somewhere for our children and pets to play, or where we can make ourselves busy growing herbs or looking after flowers. However, our gardens are also somewhere we can help wildlife. Since …
If you want to share your garden with a host of different species of wildlife then you must make it a friendly place for them to visit. You must make it a haven for them. You must make it a place where they can escape the plights of the natural world. Most importantly, you need …
First opened in 2003, the Masoala Rainforest is an exhibit in Zürich Zoo where visitors can view tropical plants & animals in a mini rainforest ecosystem. To commemorate it’s 10th anniversary the rainforest was given a treetop walkway and two observation towers, giving guests a whole new perspective from above the unique jungle habitat.
Build your own butterfly garden with this simple video tutorial.
Encourage birds to visit your garden with this super-simple DIY bird feeder.
