While wild ducks still consume plants during the warming season, there’s a heavier reliance on animal-based protein (bugs, in ...

As a passionate gardener, I’ve discovered that certain plants are particularly effective at attracting a variety of bird ...

Plants to avoid growing near ducks Most gardens have plants that are ... Rattling a feed bucket is a sure-fire way to attract ...

These plants can also bring colour to our outside spaces in a different way, by attracting native birds that are drawn to gardens in search of food in the colder months. Keep scrolling to see our list ...

Hint: Wild celery is a natural food source for many animals, including the canvasback diving duck. Standing ... is so important in attracting pollinators that the plant will even chemically ...

If you have window box or balcony, a courtyard garden or a patio, planting pots full of bright flowers can attract a host of pollinators. Patio pot plants can be great for outdoor decoration, but ...

Grow nectar-rich flowers in the spring and summer months to encourage them. Larissa says, 'Cultivate different plants that flower throughout the year to attract a variety of butterflies into the area, ...

Making some of the changes below will attract more wildlife, bring new sights and smells into your garden and make your lawn more resilient to heavy rain and droughts. They will also give you a rest ...

this versatile plant works well in a border or on its own. Lantana’s exuberant flowers—the individual blooms are tiny, but burst forth in tight clusters—attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Other plants use the wind to carry their pollen. As these plants don’t need to attract creatures to pollinate them, their flowers are often small and a dull green or brown colour. Image caption ...