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Building a backyard avian haven: How to be a good bird landlord

Imagine waking up to hear your yard alive with sound – a robin’s cheerful call, the buzz of a hovering hummingbird, the swoop ...

The common autumn gardening job that could be attracting rats – and how to prevent it

Tulip bulbs can attract rodents looking for an easy meal or drawn to a cosy patch of freshly turned soil. Following these ...

Alan Titchmarsh's easy ways to make garden bird-friendly including shrub you can plant now

Alan Titchmarsh, who took to his YouTube channel to offer some practical tips, shared four simple ways to make your garden bird-friendly, such as adding "berried plants" ...

Alan Titchmarsh shares four simple methods to make your garden bird-friendly

Alan Titchmarsh has shared four easy ways to make your garden bird-friendly, including a method for making a homemade bird bath and adding various "berried plants" ...

These 6 steps for your garden will stop birds starving this winter

As November's chill sets in, our gardens transform into sanctuaries for feathered friends. Discover how small gestures can ...

Rodent damage claims rise – will your insurance cover you this winter?

Average claim costs for rodent-related damage increased by around 11% annually last year, with the average claim in 2023 put ...

Filming chimpanzees through dense forest

Filming chimpanzees is hard enough at the best of times due to the speed at which some behaviours occur and the distance they cover daily. What really makes it hard though is work ...