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dedicated to wildlife.At times, I felt I was looking in the mirror at a South American version of myself. Unlike Fabiana, I doubt I will ever be in the position of having to commission the building of a water tower, but I can empathise with her desire

(and still do in parts of Asia and Africa) and some now carry Leptospirosis, which can lead to Weil's disease. Rats thrive in a variety of habitats, including derelict buildings, farmland and city sewers, and scavenge on food waste from refuse bins

the programme works best when it is honest and true and does not try to patronize the viewer by faking things.""We will not be building any fancy greenhouses or sheds or buying expensive, huge plants. As much as possible will be propagated [...] if something

entered hibernation (normally around mid-November).If you have a bonfire this month, think about what's hiding among the dry wood. Unlit bonfires make ideal hibernation sites for hedgehogs (as well as frogs and toads), so build your pile as close

exclusively for wildlife. Building the garden from scratch, I was able to choose the best nectar- and pollen-rich plants for insects, put in a pond for my frogs (it's in a tin bath but it still has different depths and a variety of native plants), a compost

's better to stick to just one or two different materials to ensure a coherant final display. When making your selection, take your cue from the style of the house and garden. For example, red brick buildings are enhanced by terracotta containers, while a

easily access buildings•    they carry Weil’s disease, which is potentially fatal to humansI paid close attention to my garden and realised I had to act when I spotted Ratty mopping up split niger seed from the bird feeders in broad daylight

essentials of siting a greenhouse, below.Don’t put your greenhouse directly under trees. They’ll cast unwelcome shade, which encourages green algae to build up, while falling branches and leaves can cause damage and block guttering. Honeydew from insects