Give wildlife a home

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The results of our annual review of garden wildlife* are in, so what’s thrivin

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BBC Gardeners World Magazine

19 January, 2023

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How to help garden birds in winter

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Winter wildlife watching

Wildlife gardening is hugely beneficial, both for biodiversity and for gardeners. By providing food, shelter and nest sites for a wide range of species, you get the opportunity to engage with the natu

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Wildlife

Ivy flowers have gone over and now berries are starting to form. Avoid cutting these back and allow them to develop as a food source for birds. Ivy berries ripen in late winter and are often not eaten

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Will raking the soil help frosts kill pests? Moving wet winter soil does it no good, damaging its structure and making it more compact and slower draining. So although you might uncover a few slugs an

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How to help garden birds in winter

Our gardens are so important to wildlife - here’s how to provide a wonderful, warm winter welcome

BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Winter wildlife watching

BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Wildlife

Amateur Gardening

Your news fortnight

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Best - UK

Six ways to love your garden this winter