Spiked water-milfoil
Look out for the feathery leaves of Spiked water-milfoil just below the surface of streams, ditches, lakes and ponds; its red flowers emerge from the water in summer. It provides shelter for a…
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Pheasant
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
Gardening to save the world
Clare Gibbs, principal ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust, shares her passion for wildlife gardening, how it is pivotal to reviving biodiversity and her 5 top tips for how you can help.
Go peat free
Tips for going peat free in your garden! Peat is a vital part of our wild landscapes, storing carbon and providing a home for wildlife. Peat belongs in the ground, not in bags.
15 reasons to plant a fruit tree
Celebrate Apple Day this October by bringing food and wildlife habitats to your garden with one amazing plant, writes Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic
Bullfinch
The rose-red breast, large black cap and thick bill make the bullfinch easy to identify. A plump-looking bird of woodlands, hedgerows and orchards, it also frequents gardens.
Getting started
All the tips and tricks you need to get started with growing food for you and wildlife.
Food for nature
Get tips on making your green space even more wildlife friendly, from long grass to log piles, bird food to flowers.
Water for your garden
Our top tips for providing water for wildlife, as well as making your water go further.
Go chemical and peat free
Avoid using pesticides, weedkillers and peat in your gardening. You'll help wildlife at home and in the wider environment.
Blackbird
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.