Your guide to Perfect Plants

  If you haven’t yet watched ‘A Life on Our Planet’ a nature and ecology documentary starring Sir David Attenborough, you need to schedule a living-room sitting as soon as possible. The broadcaster recounts the most memorable aspects of his life and reveals the shocking changes that have taken place...

We've all heard of biodiversity, it's one of the buzz words of the 21st century. But what does it mean and why does it matter? Should we care that global biodiversity losses are turning into a crisis?  Basically, biodiversity means the variety of life that exists on planet Earth. The...

The fact that plants are good for us is fully acknowledged and embraced by most. But some plants are better than others. Some plants are harmful, and it's essential to know which are poisonous for children, adults and pets. It's important to be wise without being paranoid, because the benefits...

How sustainable are you in your garden? As part of nature, plants themselves are perfectly balanced. They grow organically, they bear fruit and seed and some of this is eaten by animals and humans. Eventually they die and return everything and more back to the soil. Plants in their natural...

Six reasons why we should all do our bit for the environment It's no longer a new idea to each do our own bit for the environment. There are few people who don't recognise the importance of safeguarding all the wonderful things that exist on the planet Earth. Climate change...

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: Five reasons to participate If there's one huge advantage of the winter season in the garden, it's birds! It's such a great time to see these feathery friends without too much undergrowth or cover obstructing the view. Attract birds to your garden by leaving out some...

Greening up lives. The way forward in sustainable steps We've all become accustomed to the many, varied and sometimes curious words connected to sustainability and the environment. Related terminology is now part of the national lingo. Hopefully, by now, most people lead at least partial sustainable lives and are environmentally aware....

Pets eating plants. Why do cats and dogs eat grass? ‍Does your cat eat grass? Do you know why? Cats and dogs. When it's not raining them down from the cloudy sky, they share our homes and our lives. They like gardens too. What's more, they love certain plants. But...

Pets and plants. Do they make perfect partners? The garden is a great place for children and pets, right? Correct. But it's sensible to be aware of the potential dangers out there too. Of course there are plenty of practical hazards to be negotiated in both homes and gardens. Particularly the...

The sweetest thing is a bee As National Honey Week approaches, (25-31 October), it's time to celebrate the honey harvest. But will any busy bees be joining in the party? Depending on the weather, the answer will probably be no, they’ll be huddling in a cluster in order to keep...