Find out which early species to watch for, how to make your patch more butterfly-friendly and where to record your sightings for science

Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests

Nadia Shaikh goes synaesthetic for the start of spring, almost tasting the orange tang of an early butterfly

Handsome, chunky and often brightly marked, shieldbugs emerge in spring, quietly shaping the life of hedgerow and garden

Our experts will help you get the best from your garden

Hoarding is a common animal behaviour. Lots of creatures cache food for times of scarcity. You probably know that squirrels hide nuts and wood mice store seeds, but did you know that fire ants stockpi