Planting for wildlife

Adding a focal feature to your outdoor space is a trick used by garden design pros for good reason. Not only does a focal point bring interest and hierarchy but it helps to guide the eye away from les

Wildlife matters

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Extend the season of pollen and nectar for pollinators – which may still be on the wing before hibernation, migration or the end of their lifecycle – by planting some late-season blooms. Fill gaps in

Mike Palmer explains how to help these wonderful winged insects come fluttering back for more

LIGHT is everything when it comes to taking pictures, and after weeks of nothing but drab greyness, the weather is set fair. In a quiet corner of our rambling garden, I have set up my small portable p