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I have a patch in my garden which has seen a number of plants die. The problem seems to have started since I placed a bird bath in the area. There are a number of wood pigeons in the area and they particularly like bathing in this particular bird

Hi, I have been feeding the birds in my garden for the last couple of years and have seen so many different birds its been an absolutely pleasure.  However I noticed the other day that the feeders are now attracting rats, they partiularly like

the weather here in London.The garden is still looking remarkably green, even after we cut down the now wilting and blackened dahlias. In fact we already have a perfect bird-feeder growing out there - the apple tree. And the bird that best takes advantage

I have had a bird feeder hanging in my garden for some time now and it has always been very well used by a variety of little birds, who in turn sprinkle enough to keep the ground feeding birds happy too. About a month ago I notice that it was grubby

that will keep off butterflies and birds and won't risk trapping them in loose net folds. Please don't think I am against their visits to my garden, the veg plot is in my main garden, which is full of goodies, every day i "spill" some chicken grain outside

and mowing.Artificial turf saves space I would hate to have it, simply because of the impact it would have on the birds and other wildlife in my garden. I couldnt live without seeing the birds loving my lawn  Reported to moderator. Not the first time this one

When I first moved here I purchased a bird bath and table to encourage the birds but have had no visitors because the neighbouring cats love to sit in my garden. So since a cat caught a bird I have disposed of the bird assessories and now enjoy

We used to have pigeons perching on the half-door, waiting for food. My mother calls them "flying rats" sometimes. Same problem. I have a 'new' garden and have been very disappointed at the lack of birds wanting to eat from my feeders. We've been

buddjlea buzz around the garden for the butterflies, i would like to put a berry bush in its place, (part shade) any suggestions, thanks Skimmia? Pernerrya? never heard of them, will look them up, thanks verdun, will the birds like them? Birds like

When a letter starts "I must strongly protest at an article written by Adam Pasco…" then I do wonder what I've done wrong.Let me set the scene. You can't find much more of a bird lover than me. Just take a look at my garden, and the way I garden