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Spider season is set to be even worse this year – and experts warn these 5 things are luring them into your home without you realising it
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (1121+ words) Sling yer hook, spiders Last week, I awoke to a spider (quite literally) hanging out on my bedroom ceiling…right above my head. The next day, I unknowingly took a shower with one of these eight-legged critters. And if that’s…...
Can a neighbour complain about my bird feeder? The conditions under which a council will take this issue seriously (and put you at risk of a fine)
3+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) If you love attracting birds to your garden, you also need to ensure you're being responsible Experts have revealed exactly what you should do if a neighbour complains about your bird feeder to the council, and while it isn't exactly…...
6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to experts – humane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control
3+ week, 6+ day ago (875+ words) If they've become a pest, this is a simple solution If you're dealing with nocturnal garden invaders, choosing the right plants to deter foxes can be a gentle way to make your garden less appealing without causing them harm. 'Keeping…...
I thought my patio had been invaded by hundreds of flying ants – then I discovered it was one of nature's strangest summer events
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (617+ words) I asked the experts why this happened and when to worry One early evening last week, I looked out onto my patio, and I genuinely thought that something had gone very, very wrong. Hundreds of flying ants (I'm not exaggerating)…...
'Expect to see a higher than average volume of rats' – how to protect your garden from rodent destruction this summer, according to the experts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (926+ words) Deter the pests and avoid costly damage before it's too late With summer in full swing, most of us will be spending more time than ever in the garden. And it turns out that we’re not the only ones enjoying…...
3 places you should never put a bird bath in a garden
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (639+ words) 'Food may attract birds to your garden, but clean water is often what keeps them coming back' In summer, leaving out a fresh water source for birds, often via a bird bath, is one of the easiest ways to support…...
5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a garden – and where wildlife experts say you should position it instead
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1174+ words) Why placement matters more than you might think Putting up a bird feeder is one of the easiest ways to support garden wildlife, but knowing where not to put a bird feeder is just as important as what you fill…...
How to feed birds in wet weather to stop disease spreading
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (714+ words) Heavy rain means we need to be more diligent about feeding garden birds For the past week or so, the heavens have opened and not really stopped. As a result, wildlife experts have issued a fresh warning on how to…...
How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (477+ words) If you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too If you’ve been struggling with the hot weather, lend a thought to the garden wildlife who are also struggling. Birds, in particular, can find heatwaves…...
The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now – and one is crucial for this year's chicks
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (523+ words) What you can (and can't) feed sparrows this season House sparrows are one of the UK’s most popular garden birds, and they're absolutely adorable to watch. If you’re wondering how to attract sparrows to your garden at this time of…...