Outdoor light is 10 to 100 times brighter than indoor light. Measured in lux, a unit that measures how much light reaches ...

Antioxidants are an important part of a bird's diet, helping them to endure long periods of physical activity. Berries are a ...

From breadcrumbs to bacon rind, kitchen scraps have long been left out for garden birds, particularly in winter. These days, ...

This January the 47th Big Garden Birdwatch takes place, an annual event where the RSPB invite nature lovers across the UK to ...

Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Each year, on the last weekend of January, hundreds of ...

While you're snuggled up in front of the TV and many species are hibernating, birds are struggling to get through winter. But ...

From tropical train stations to vast parks, Spain’s capital, Madrid, is a city built for nature lovers, with endless trees and plenty of shady spots to enjoy the views. Sydney James explores its green ...

Birds need water to drink and bathe in. Find out how to make a simple bird bath, using a terracotta pot and saucer.

Use bubble insulation as an internal curtain to divide your greenhouse up into smaller areas. Fix tightly around the roof and ...

If you’re planning to spruce up outdoor areas in desperate need of a clean, a pressure washer could save you a great deal of hard work. Ideal for cleaning surfaces, furniture and large areas quickly, ...

From novices to experts, all gardeners need a trusty spade, and they're often the first tool that gardeners will buy when starting out. These staples of the shed are invaluable and can help with ...

Grass trimmers are a great tool for tidying up straggly grass, as well as areas a lawn mower can’t reach, such as path and flowerbed edges, and around the base of trees. They can also help clear ...