Hang fire on tidying up your plants, shrubs and hedges until a bit later in the season, to give wildlife, including insects, ...

Spiders produce antifreeze compounds in their bloodstream to protect them from the cold winter. Find out more about how these ...

Seed pods, leaf mould piles and log piles all provide valuable shelter, so don’t tidy these away till spring, Stoddart ...

By studying how grasshoppers glide and fold their wings, researchers are finding new ways to extend flight time for ...

For most of us, the jungle is a backdrop on a screen, thick green walls, dripping leaves, unseen sounds. Many must have ...

Robins are quite shy birds and are often scared to go into a new area, but you can encourage them to come into your garden ...

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

Bark beetle damage has more than doubled for two consecutive years as warmer winters extend the insects' active season across ...

One of the most delightful new year’s rituals for backyard food growers is choosing which varieties of vegetables to grow.

Gardeners looking to encourage goldfinches have a number of options, but one plant in particular is known to be especially ...

Some common garden plants can unknowingly invite snakes closer to homes. Experts warn that certain plants create the perfect ...

A 20-year ecological review at Knepp Estate in West Sussex shows the restoration of natural processes has paid dividends for ...