Build a better world for bugs this Insect Week
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…
Every year over the last full week of June, the Royal Society of Entomology organise National Insect Week, an event to celebrate insects and all the important things they do for us and the planet…
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.