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Nettles for Butterflies

and softness of the deadnettle varieties. Does anyone know if these are as useful to butterflies and wildlife as the stingy horrible kind? I'll happily let those roam in a patch of my garden if they are. Well some people say they are but according by Green P

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08/07/2012 21:33:37

by Green P

Raising tadpoles in the classroom

in Wimbledon. Please don't do it! The whole process from spawn to the stage where any young frog could safely be released is probably about 3 months. During the whole of that time you will have to supervise closely and carefully the whole of the tadpoles by Fionnuala Coughlan

09/04/2013 16:01:04

by marshmello

When to transplant clemetis

. Next spring, protect the new shoots from slugs and snails by scattering wildlife friendly pellets from Valentine's Day onwards. Hi Alison, You should really prune clematis in February. However, while it is recommended to move them in early spring by Alison Shillingford

16/11/2012 17:26:08

by Alison Shillingford

The Buzzing bush!

. There was some footage of a brave soul putting their hand into a ball of bees. Not recommended, but apparently safe.Best way to find out is to have a careful peep.If it is bees then get some professional advice. It surely will be careful! I'll wait until it's a by Moonlit Hare

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06/06/2012 20:16:01

by Wintersong

Ideas for the site of my garden pond 2

to attract any wildlife. I've decided to relocate the pond to a more sunny area away from the raised bed. Have you any suggestions of what I can do with the old pond site which is about 2 meters long and 1.5 meters wide? Not a pond expert Gary but I do have by Gary Kinch

22/04/2013 05:39:37

by Dovefromabove

Talkback: Of rats and tree rats

nest in my compost bin i hope he enjoyed the veg I put in there but come the spring he goes back to where he came from so good luck to him and I hope to see him in the winter all wildlife needs somewere to live. I have tried and fail to stop the rats by SuziQ

28/11/2011 18:30:14

by Leave ratty alone!

Talkback: Feeding the birds

Poor little mouse. The profusion of ctas in my areas bugs the life out of me. Endless destruction of borders, faeces in the soil, dead birds. I cannot fathom why people (especially wildlife enthusiasts!!) keep these dreadful animals as house pets by Grannyanne

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27/06/2012 08:36:46

by gardeningfantic

Talkback: Native versus non-native plants

... I just want to grow plants that are good for bees etc, as long as they do, I don't care if they are native or non native i am with you hollie-hock.. anything for bees and wildlife.. i grew sweet rocket htis year..they love that. i try to feed by donutsmrs

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03/07/2012 10:42:58

by Gracie5

Talkback: Emptying the compost bin

in spring.@Margaret5 and @fieldfest - my mum once had a rat in her compost and made me evict it, on Boxing Day! She said it was my fault as I made her garden more wildlife friendly but all she got was rats and wasps. Still, it was the only rat I've seen in a by oldchippy

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08/06/2012 14:06:52

by peteballan

Idea's and suggestios for my front garden please

from the front garden. I would really love a cherry blossom tree. seen a young one for £40 locally. Are they easy to look after? Also would love any suggestions on other easy to care for plants I could consider. Preferably wildlife friendly. Would just by Rebecca64

12/05/2013 22:55:16

by Woodgreen wonderboy

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