Wildlife gardening
These are the easiest ways to save water in your garden
As our summers become warmer and drier, it may be necessary for gardeners to change their habits. Our guide includes information on rainwater harvesting, when to water your garden and ways to make your garden more drought-resistant.
Best sustainable compost to buy in 2025: 10 peat free options
From mushroom compost to wool, give your plants a healthy peat-free start with our pick of the best sustainable compost for your garden.
How to use your old Christmas tree in the garden
Once the festive season is over, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Here are five great ways to reuse your old tree in the garden
Jobs for the garden this winter
Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. Find out exactly when and how to complete your winter garden jobs with our month-by-month winter gardening guide
Best bird nesting boxes for your garden in 2025
Help support the local wildlife by providing safe nest boxes for the birds in your garden.
How to trim hedges
Want to know how to manage and trim a hedge? Here's some advice from Ben Newton, Wilder Landscapes Advisor for Norfolk Wildlife Trust
When to plant sweet peas
What's the best time of year to sow sweet peas and when should you plant them out in your garden?
Best gardening books
Get advice from the top horticultural writers with our pick of the best gardening books on the market
Seven tips to help your lawn – and wildlife – survive a heatwave
In heat waves, closely mown lawns can bleach and dry out – and look like mini deserts. Rethinking the way we manage our grassy gardens can save water, look beautiful and help wildlife
How to help wildlife during a summer heatwave
Wildlife can struggle from a lack of access to water or limited food sources during a summer heatwave, but you can help the visitors to your garden. Here is our guide on how to help different species of wildlife in your garden during a heatwave.
Matt Baker: how to create space for wildlife in your garden
The Countryfile presenter on the importance of encouraging wildlife in our outside spaces
Ellie Harrison: do something, no matter how small
As the list of at-risk birds sadly grows longer, there are actions we can all take to help turn the tide
Best garden hoses: popular hosepipes, reels and kits for your garden
Our handy guide to the best garden hoses will help give your garden at least one of the things it needs to thrive.
Best plants for bees and butterflies
Make your garden a haven for butterflies, bees and hoverflies by growing nectar-rich flowers with our guide to the best spring and summer plants for pollinators.
7 fun DIY bird feeder kits
Get creative and support local wildlife with these eco-friendly DIY bird feeder kits.
The best houseplants: which to choose and how to look after them
Our beginners guide looks at easy ways to grow indoor plants, which types of houseplant grow best in the UK, how to care for your houseplants, the benefits of growing plants indoors and common houseplant problems.
Plant Britain: Spring bulbs to plant now for bees and butterflies
Want to give pollinating insects a head start next spring? Find out which flowering bulbs to plant in your garden this autumn, chosen by insect ecology expert and author, Dave Goulson.
