When To Clean Out Bird Nest Boxes
It’s a wonderful thing to put up one or more bird nest boxes around your garden, and in most cases, you will find a breeding pair has taken up residence…
How To Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Of course, cats are one of our favourite pets. But, these popular pets can become a nuisance if you're a gardener. From digging up flower beds to crushing plants, it's…
Where In The World Do The UK’s Birds Migrate To?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many birds begin to migrate south for the winter. But where exactly do they go? There are a few different…
How To Encourage Birds Into Your Garden
A garden full of the sound of bird song is many homeowners' dream, but that dream doesn’t always become reality. Sometimes, no matter how you try, you may find that…
How To Attract Birds to A Nest Box
If you're looking to attract birds to your backyard, installing a nest box is the way to go. Nest boxes provide birds with a safe place to raise their young,…
The UK’s Best Bird Watching Spots
The UK is home to some 574 species of birds. They are attracted to our diverse habitats and are a spectacle to behold all year round. If you’re a beginner…
Sparrowhawks: Everything You Need To Know
The sparrowhawk is a truly beautiful bird, and many gardeners would delight at the sight of their mottled wings flapping around their gardens. However, as intriguing as they can be,…
How To Help Hedgehogs
In 2020, hedgehogs were officially classified as vulnerable to extinction in the UK [i], since numbers have been falling drastically since 2000. This is because the urbanisation of our countryside and…
The Fastest Birds in The World
Birds can fly at impressive speeds – but some are much faster than others. The Garden Wildlife Direct team have explored which birds are the fastest in the world. Fastest…
How To Create The Perfect Wildlife Garden Design
Our back gardens are the perfect spot for wildlife to make their home. All it takes is a little encouragement, and your garden can become a favourite destination for a…