There’s something very relaxing about watching a bee busying about its work on a warm summer’s day… the gentle buzz as it meanders from bloom to bloom. However, there’s more at play here than just gar

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

early bumblebee and the four carder bumblebee species have medium-length tongues and feed from thistles, comfrey, flowering currants and alliums. Meanwhile, the short-tongued bees, such as the solitar

Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

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Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now