My Wildlife Garden
Southampton local, Andy Sutton, introduces us to his wildlife garden and what's been going on in the summer.
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My Wildlife Garden: Autumn
Southampton local, Andy Sutton, is back with an update of his garden. We've had a bit of a warm start to autumn so there's still lots of interest in the garden.
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My Wildlife Garden: Spring
Southampton local, Andy Sutton, is back with an update of his garden. It's spring and bright wildflowers have painted his garden into something else entirely. There's still lots to do…
My Wildlife Garden: Winter
Southampton local, Andy Sutton, is back with an update of his garden. Winter is a slow time for nature, but that does not mean nature has gone into hibernation. Nature is dynamic, always on the…
Make room for wildlife in your garden
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trusts Wilder Portsmouth project has teamed up with Waterfront Garden Centre to create a wildlife display garden
Garden Birds
Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.
Garden dragons
If you have a wildlife pond you may well have dragons visiting your garden! These beautiful insects are awesome fliers and fearsome predators, and they are a real joy to watch. This week, we take…
Garden bumblebee
Unsurprisingly, the garden bumblebee can be found in the garden, buzzing around flowers like foxgloves, cowslips and red clover. It is quite a large, scruffy-looking bee, with a white tail. It…
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.