Giant horntail
With yellow-and-black bands, the giant horntail looks like a large wasp, but is harmless to us. The female uses her long, stinger-like ovipositor to lay eggs in pine trees, where the larvae then…
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Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
14-spot ladybird
The 14-spot ladybird is one of three yellow ladybirds in the UK. Look for it in grassland, woodland and gardens. Ladybirds are beneficial insects, managing garden pests - encourage them by putting…
Oak eggar
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.
Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
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
Getting started
All the tips and tricks you need to get started with growing food for you and wildlife.
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.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Urban Food Growing
How any growing space, large or small, can grow food in an urban environment
Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…