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How to make your garden hedgehog friendly

Hedgehog friendly garden

Hedgehog numbers are falling in the UK, and it’s though that urbanisation and growing badger numbers are to blame. A new video produced by Chester Zoo shows you easy ways to make your garden more hedgehog friendly.

How to make a grass day bed

Grass day bed

Watch Australian gardener Jason Hodges build a wooden bed complete with a grass covering and planter headboard.

How to make an insect hotel

Insect hotel

There are several types of insects & bugs that are highly beneficial to your garden, as they pollinate your plants and keep away pests. You can attract these ‘beneficial bugs’ by building a simple insect hotel. Watch the video below to see how it’s done, then try out your own!

Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet

Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet

When it comes to keeping your lawn looking its best, a lot of it comes down to good timing. Use this handy cheat sheet to know when is the best time to feed, mow, rake and water your lawn.