By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.

Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.

Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…

With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.

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…

Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.

Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!