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More water in the garden: help animals through the drought

  • 23 June 2026

Blimey, it's hot! Our weather seems to be veering from one extreme to another more and more frequently. And we're not the only ones feeling the effects of this. Animals too…

Environmental deposit schemes: also a murder weapon for animals

  • 8 June 2026

Although you get money back for returning your deposit, unfortunately cans and bottles still end up on the streets or in bushes. In some places, and after...

Some tiles in the garden? Here's what to look out for!

  • 5 June 2026

More and more people are choosing fewer tiles and more greenery in their gardens, and it's not surprising. A green garden stays cooler, helps…

Flea treatments for pets also end up in nature (and that's bad news)

  • 29 May 2026

We have already written extensively about dog poo. That it's rude to leave it, but also forbidden and bad for nature because of…

Blue-green algae: how does it form and what should you do if you suddenly swim in it?

  • 29 May 2026

You jump into a lake on a hot day, and only then do you see it: green water, a strange haze, or thick, floating slime along...

What? Organic potting soil and garden soil don't exist!

  • 27 May 2026

Everyone who thought they were doing their bit for the environment with organic potting soil or organic garden soil should pay attention. Because there's a high chance you've been putting something through your...

Sustainable gardening: thought about peat-free potting soil yet?

  • 25 May 2026

How often do you drive to the garden centre for a bag of potting soil, without really thinking about what's in it? There's a good chance that bag of peat…

How to keep your lawn green (without too much fuss)

  • 19 May 2026

After a wet winter, your lawn is often a bit tired. Moss appears, bare patches become visible, and the grass grows less vigorously than...

‘Cut less’ and yet some councils *do* still cut?

  • 30 April 2026

Every year in May, the same call emerges: ‘May Not Mow’ or ‘Mow Less’. There's little French about that: let your lawn get away with it more often…

First aid for laying out a natural pond in your garden

  • 22 April 2026

Good news: you don't need a large garden to build a pond. And you don't need to hire an excavator or a…

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