You may have heard many people talk of how important it is to preserve our population of bees, but why? Well, nearly 85% of food crops for humans are pollinated by bees. Many cattle fodder crops are also pollinated by bees. The plants they pollinate also create food and shelter for other wildlife. It is[…]
The Importance Of Spring Bulbs To Bees
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Spring, Wildlife Gardening Aug 17, 2021
12 Tips For A Hedgehog-Friendly Garden
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Wildlife Gardening Sep 29, 2020
Hedgehogs are delightful creatures and are of benefit to our gardens as they eat slugs, snails and insects. Read the tips below to find out how best to care for and encourage them in your garden. Leaving wild areas in the garden with piles of logs and leaves will help to provide a home for[…]
Ten Great Reasons To Use Mixed Native Hedging In Our Gardens
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Hedging, Ornamental gardening, Wildlife Gardening Nov 05, 2019
When we visit the nursery or garden centre, be it locally or online, there is such a bewildering array of plants that can be used as hedging, and sometimes the advice for which to choose for one reason or another is not available. Below I have listed some of the reasons you may wish to[…]
Patio Ponds
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Ornamental gardening, Pond and water gardening, Wildlife Gardening Jun 06, 2019
These days most of us do not have the room for a giant lake in our modest plots, nor the time to maintain a large pond. We can however compromise by making a patio pond in a container. This not only makes an attractive feature but also can bring all important wildlife into the garden.[…]