What to Do in the Garden in March
You were in the garden over the weekend, picked up a pot and there it was; a baby slug. Your nemesis, the one thing you dislike with all your might. You turn around, however, and smile. The daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are coming through, the promise of a splash of colour so early in the season. Read on to find out what to do in the garden in March.
Nest Boxes: What Are They And Which Ones Are Best?
If you missed The Big Garden Birdwatch last month but would like to help out wildlife, never fear! With National Nest Box Week taking place, why not add nest boxes to your garden and enjoy the wildlife they will bring? Click through to learn which design is best.
The RSPB Tells Us Why We Should Take Part in The Big Garden Birdwatch
Dig out your binoculars because the Big Garden Birdwatch is coming! From 28th-30th January, many people will be watching expectantly at their garden to see how many birds they can spot. Click through to read an Q&A with the RSPB on the Big Garden Birdwatch!
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden
It is a common misconception that by having “flowers” one will automatically attract the right kind of insects to one’s garden. Different insects require different types of flower to survive. Keep on reading to discover which flowers are suitable to cater to bees.
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
In recent years experts have seen a decline in numbers of butterflies and moths, so here at Preloved we want to educate our readers on what plants are ideal to help out these fluttery insects.
Inspiration: Bug Hotel
We need insects in our lives in order to maintain the ecosystem and bug hotels have come to be part of the garden aesthetic, so we have put together some DIY hotels you can make yourself!
Big Butterfly Count 2016
Launched in 2010, the Big Butterfly Count has rapidly become the wold’s biggest survey of butterflies. Read on to find out more about this year's Big Butterfly Count!
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
On the 30th and 31st January, the RSPB are holding their annual Big Garden Birdwatch. The event is more than just fun for all the family, as the data collected is very important. Read on to find out how you can get involved this year!
Dangers of Chinese Lanters
This New Year, we're urged not to light Chinese sky lanterns as they pose a threat to animals and wildlife. Read on to find out more.
