Take a walk outside on the wild side: 11 ways to make your garden more wildlife-friendly
Our gardens can offer us peace, beauty, fresh air, and a regular hobby. But they can also be havens for the UK’s wonderful wildlife. Some gardens are more wildlife-friendly than others, and this is often determined by water accessibility, the types of plants we choose...Save it for a rainy day: 13 activities and things to do at home when it’s gloomy outside
Few of us appreciate cold, wind, and rain. But rather than wishing for sunnier days, why not explore some new ways to have fun, get creative, and reap a sense of reward? There are plenty of rainy-day activities to try, and who knows, perhaps you’ll discover a new...Winter work: How to avoid plant losses, flowering disappointments and container catastrophes
While it’s still cold and the wintery conditions continue, here’s a simple 10-point checklist to help your garden get through the winter. As winter begins to make itself known, you may want to hibernate in front of a roaring fire – but there are some jobs that...Feathered friend: 10 things you should know about the most winter season of all garden birds -the robin
These little cuties come into their own in winter. Be they sat on garden fence posts or their likeness emblazoned on half the Christmas cards that come through the door, it isdefinitely the season for one of our most recognisable garden birds. British gardens make...Christmas creativity: Easy festive wreaths to make from garden materials
You can even use a potato as a base for your wreath, says one expert. There’s little more welcoming than a Christmas wreath hanging on the front door as the festive social season begins. If you have an hour or two to spare before the whirlwind of Christmas, there are...Ourplace News
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