My husband, Bill, and I really enjoy growing tree fruits. Our small orchard consists of apple, plum, pear, cherry and peach trees. Cherries in particular are commonly targeted by birds. We have had to ...

Gardener Huw Richards has shared his go-to method of preventing slugs and birds from eating your strawberries in your garden without having to use netting. If you've ever tried growing fruit, ...

Pigeons may appear harmless initially, but once they begin to invade your garden, they can rapidly become a bother. Experts suggest that pigeons are primarily attracted to gardens due to food. They ...

A protected bird of prey got caught up in ‘anti-bird netting’ in Birmingham with an animal charity urging those that use it to take extra steps to make sure its safe. A peregrine falcon became tangled ...

13:17, Mon, Oct 27, 2025 Updated: 13:21, Mon, Oct 27, 2025 A distressed gardener has vented his frustration over a worrying trend he believes is becoming increasingly prevalent in the hobby. Taking to ...

The National Botanical Garden in Mirpur is not only a place of beauty and serenity but also an important habitat for a diverse range of bird species. By hosting a diverse number of plants, botanical ...

A bird of prey was rescued from a garden in Wokingham last week (May 11) after becoming "entangled in sports netting". The bird, a red kite, was found in the netting in the garden of a private ...

Many gardeners swear by the benefits of covering their crops with garden netting or garden mesh, which has multiple benefits for growing veggies and flowers. A mesh cover can keep pests like beetles ...