Creating a garden that attracts and supports wildlife is an enriching experience for both you and the creatures that visit. Not only do...

Creating a wildlife pond is a fantastic way to support local biodiversity, provide a habitat for various species, and a peaceful and...

There is no denying that biodiversity and wildlife is in crisis. Habitat loss, intensive agriculture, pesticides use are major factors,...

Native forests provide huge benefits not only to wide range of wildlife from insect, birds to hedgehogs, foxes and amphibians by...

Community tree planting is big part of rewilding and in our town of Trim we have partnered with Tidy Towns for tree planting scheme Elder

Feeding birds is very rewarding and enjoyable activity. It is not rocket science, but it's important to feed birds responsibly and ensure..

While most people associate bird feeding with winter, it is often recommended to start early in autumn so the birds will get use to the....

Most people associate typical Irish native wildflower meadows with large sunny fields with poor soil. Indeed most wild flowers thrive...

I admire all trees but Willows (salix) hold special place in my heart. I have great memories from my childhood, making traditional willow...

Irish native hedge provide a wealth of benefits for any garden or farm, including increased biodiversity, shelter for wildlife, and a...

Love for wild birds increased in recent years, undoubtedly aided by pandemic as many people found themselves confined to their gardens....

Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor), is a wildflower native to Ireland and Europe and a key species for restoring wildflower meadows. This...

Winter is a challenging time for birds, as natural food such as berries and insects become scarce. Harsh weather, habitat loss and winter...

Sowing wildflower seeds is not science but many people do make mistake of just throwing the seeds into vigorous grass. As with all things in

How to best establish wildflower meadow and what mistakes to avoid? There are 3 common mistakes people make that set them for failure

Aminopyralid is a selective herbicide and hormonal disruptor toxin that can end up in your compost and affect your plants.

New areas for planting flowers, veg or fruit can be very labor intensive not just during creation but also maintenance. When you dig over...

Homemade compost is by far the best thing you can make to improve your soil. Many gardeners will tell you some basic rules and I have

Over the past few years many gardeners have rediscovered the benefits of organic mulch. The application of mulch goes long way back to 17-18

After publishing my last blog about feeding birds 7 Tips for feeding your garden birds few people raised questions and concerns about....