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Boost Biodiversity – Embrace the Untidy Garden!

by Neve Phillips / on 13th March 2025 / in Blog, environment, Gardens, Wildlife

Spring is back, and now is a brilliant time to welcome nature into your garden and increase biodiversity all at the same time. Birds, insects, amphibians and mammals are all busy preparing for new life, so a helping hand in the garden would not go amiss.

Nature is not neat, and areas in the garden left untidy can be great for biodiversity! Gardens can act as habitat stepping stones, so small-scale rewilding can be really beneficial. Messy gardens are also reminiscent of cottage gardens – colourful and lively. Here are a few ways to embrace ‘messiness’ for wildlife.

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Supporting birds in the garden

by Neve Phillips / on 21st January 2025 / in Blog, environment, Gardens, Wildlife, winter

Winter in the garden is a time to think ahead; to spring and the presence of more life. One way in which to start seeing more movement and colour in our gardens is to support the birds that visit them! Not only do we get enjoyment from these creatures, but supporting garden birds helps the UK’s overall bird populations to thrive in a time of decline.

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Fungi to Find in Autumn

by Neve Phillips / on 29th November 2024 / in Blog, environment, Wildlife

Guest Blog by Neve Phillips, Consultant Ecologist

Nature’s hidden gems

Did you know that the UK has an incredible 15,000 species of fungi!

Autumn is a brilliant time to spot some of these, with a wide variety of shapes, textures and colours to look out for.

Fungi are nature’s hidden gems; quietly recycling nutrients and sustaining ecosystems with their remarkable adaptability.  Their diverse forms and vibrant colours remind us of the intricate connections that thrive beneath our feet.  

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