Pollinators
Explore practical advice on how to attract and support butterflies and pollinators in your garden. From planting nectar rich flowers to providing habitats for breeding. Discover how to make your garden a sanctuary for butterflies, bees and beneficial pollinators.
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Have you spotted a Humming-bird Hawk-moth hovering among your garden flowers? Discover why these extraordinary migrant moths are appearing in UK gardens, where they come from, what they eat and how wildlife gardeners can support both the adults and their caterpillars
Hummingbird Hawk-Moths in UK Gardens: What Are They and Why Are We Seeing So Many?
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The striking wasp spider is becoming more common in UK gardens. Discover how to identify if, why it builds its distinctive zigzag web, what it eats, and what I discovered when two appeared in my wildlife garden.
Wasp Spider: Identification, Habitat and Why They are Appearing in UK Gardens
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How do heatwaves affect bees, hoverflies and other pollinators? Discover what I observed in my Suffolk wildlife garden during the recent hot weather, and how flowers, insects and the garden ecosystem adapt to changing conditions.
How Heatwaves Affect Bees, Hoverflies and Other Pollinators in the Garden
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Hoverflies are among the most overlooked insects in the British garden, yet they play an important role in pollination, biodiversity and natural pest control. Through observations and photographs taken in my garden, this article explores the hidden ecology of hoverflies and reveals how these remarkable insects connect flowers, aphids and the wider garden ecosystem.
What Can Garden Insects Teach Us About Nature? Hoverflies and the Hidden Ecology of the British Garden.
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Discover the best wildflower seeds in the UK for bees, butterflies and wildlife. Explore seed mixes for borders, shade, containers, small gardens, and meadows to help create a beautiful, nature friendly garden.
Best Wildflower Seeds UK for Bees & Butterflies (2026 Guide)
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A selection of UK butterfly and caterpillar books to enjoy in or near the garden. From pocket guides to thoughtful natural history reading, these titles help you identify species, understand life cycles, and deepen your connection with the wildlife your garden supports.
Butterfly & Caterpillar Books for Garden Reading
