Skip deadheading this August to help wildlife, experts say
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine urges gardeners to stop deadheading in August, letting seedheads develop to feed birds and insects through winter.
Category : Conservation
Gardeners urged to skip deadheading to feed birds this autumn
Gardeners should stop deadheading plants now so seedheads form, feeding goldfinches, sparrows and solitary bees through winter, says BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Gower land illegally felled springs back to life
More than 1,000 tree whips have been planted at Cartersford in Gower after illegal felling, with thousands more due this winter.
Elsie's Place garden opens in memory of Southport victim
A lasting tribute garden, Elsie's Place at St John's, has opened in Ainsdale to honour Elsie Dot Stancombe, one of three children killed in the Southport attack in July 2024.
Gardeners Urged to Check Gardens Before Monday for Knotweed
Gardeners are urged to inspect their gardens before September for Japanese knotweed, which can slash property value and block mortgages, says the RHS.
Red pellets removed from Llanelli park after dog walker alert
Mysterious red pellets were removed from Sandy Water Park in Llanelli after a dog walker reported them to Carmarthenshire council, which acted swiftly to clear the material.
Protect Fossils from Hammer-Wielding Tourists
Experts call for stronger protection of fossil sites as tourists with hammers damage scientific treasures, risking loss of key evidence.
Epping Forest visitors urged: 'Click, don't pick' fungi
The City of London Corporation has issued a three-word plea to Epping Forest visitors: "Click, don't pick." Picking fungi is banned under the forest's bylaws, and the authority urges people to photograph mushrooms instead of collecting them.
Leazes Park repair plans spark fresh fears over its 'demise'
Newcastle City Council has lodged plans to repair and widen the damaged Richardson Road entrance to Leazes Park, but the Friends group 'strongly objects', fearing it will accommodate lorries for large events and further harm the grade II listed park.
Donate to Dolly Parton Library in Newcastle: Full Guide
Fans in Newcastle can donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in lieu of flowers. Here's how to give and support local children.
National Trust makes all shop plants 100% peat-free
The National Trust has announced that all plants sold at its garden centres and shops across the UK are now 100% peat-free, becoming one of the first retailers to eliminate peat from its supply chain.
Couple raffle Tokai Les Paul guitar to help buy Rothbury Estate
Heaton community backs Northumberland Wildlife Trust's bid to buy Rothbury Estate, with raffle of bespoke guitars helping close gap on £20m fundraising drive.
Revive yellow lawns with simple 'screwdriver test'
As drought leaves UK lawns brown, a simple 'screwdriver test' can help determine if grass is dormant or dead, guiding revival efforts for a green comeback.
Harry 'should resign in disgrace' from African Parks, says commentator
Prince Harry should have 'resigned in disgrace' from African Parks, commentator James Walker said, after the charity admitted ranger abuses against the Baka people.
Rothbury Estate purchase within 'touching distance' after donations
Donations of £5.5m in a fortnight push the Rothbury Estate appeal over £26m, putting the £30m target within reach before October deadline.
Barn owl chicks born in Fermanagh boost NI population
Two barn owl pairs bred successfully in Co Fermanagh this summer, each raising five chicks, a significant boost to Northern Ireland's population of fewer than 30 breeding pairs.
Hundreds pull giant castle for repairs in epic tug-of-war
Nearly 2,000 volunteers in northern Japan hand-dragged a 360-tonne castle six feet as part of earthquake repairs, with thousands more applying to join the traditional hikiya technique.
Tribes drive out mining company from sacred Pe' Sla in one week
A coalition of tribes and organizers drove out a mining company from the sacred prairie of Pe' Sla in South Dakota in a matter of days, a rare win in Indian country.
Swansea graveyard's transformation into community garden hailed
A Swansea city centre graveyard transformed into a community garden after years of planning has been hailed a success, with thousands of names recorded and wildlife thriving.
Allerton fight to save 70-year-old cherry tree from felling
Allerton residents, led by 80-year-old Margaret Lake, are battling to save a 70-year-old cherry blossom tree on Hurstlyn Road, which Torus plans to fell as it is dying.
Prince Harry quits African Parks charity before UK return
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks ahead of his return to the UK. The Duke of Sussex remains a supporter of the conservation charity's mission.
Air fryer grease melts away with one common kitchen item
A woman shares a budget-friendly tip for cleaning air fryers using dishwasher tablets, saying a five-minute soak in boiling water made grease melt away without scrubbing.
Vessel strike in eastern Pacific kills endangered whale
An endangered whale has died after being struck by a vessel in the eastern Pacific, marking a rare confirmed case of ship strike in the region.
Prince Harry quits African Parks board over rights abuses
Prince Harry has resigned from the board of African Parks, the conservation charity he co-founded, following mounting criticism over alleged human rights abuses by the organisation's rangers.
Harry Green obituary: Naturalist championed Worcestershire wildlife
Harry Green, a self-taught naturalist and conservationist, has died aged 92. He dedicated his life to Worcestershire's wildlife, from rare birds to insects and ancient woods.
Plastic bottles turned into biscuits to fight global food crisis
Scientists have turned waste plastic bottles into protein-rich biscuits using microbes, a breakthrough they believe could help tackle the global food crisis and feed astronauts.
Merthyr Tydfil synagogue restoration gets £6m funding boost
Work on the £6m restoration of Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue will start in 2027, with the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre opening in autumn 2028 after grants from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Welsh Government.
Prince Harry quits African Parks board before UK return
Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks, days before his planned return to the UK with Meghan and their children.
Harry steps down from African Parks board ahead of UK return
The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of African Parks, the conservation charity that admitted human rights abuses by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
Kill ivy for good with 1 natural item in August – it can't grow back
Gardeners can kill ivy permanently using black plastic sheeting in August. The solarisation method blocks sunlight and depletes root energy, stopping regrowth.
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