Help garden wildlife this summer

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

To garden successfully we need to work with nature and not against it – and that includes planting for wildlife. This doesn’t have to be dedicating a whole new area – but, in fact, growing ornamentals

Create a leaf pile for amphibians, small mammals and invertebrates such as ground beetles, millipedes and spiders. Ground beetles will eat slugs, snails and aphids, while other invertebrates provide f

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

If you have a little bit of space to spare, then adding a pond to your plot would be a wise decision. They are an incredibly versatile feature and are useful no matter how large or small. You can even

15 ways to use your outside space for happy, hopeful and healthier living this summer with editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart