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Garden section

If you own land, you’ll know the satisfaction that comes from sitting out in a well-groomed and flourishing garden. In this section you’ll find tips on welcoming different plants and wildlife into your patch, as well as which ones to avoid. You’ll also find hints on keeping your garden environmentally green while it blossoms.

Attracting wildlife to your garden

Welcoming birds, insects and other creatures comes with a host of benefits. It might even help save your next crop.

Common garden butterfly species

Winter plants

With numbers declining rapidly, the UK charity Butterfly Conversation offers ways for all of us to help home, protect and identify butterflies.

We’ve chosen five of our favourite winter garden plants to give you some inspiration when creating your own winter wonderland.

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Other articles

> Barn owl conservation

> Bonfire safety

> Butterfly gardening

> Gardening greenhouse tips

> Gardening hints and tips

> Gardening with children

> Growing herbs

> Organic vegetable gardening

> Plant conservation

> Protecting our countryside

> Tips for a greener garden

> Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust