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Environmentally-friendly gardening: 10 top tips
Need a new year's resolution? Why not make your garden more environmentally friendly? We've put together ten tips on how you can make your own space that little bit greener.
James Martin • 05 Jan 2018
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How to prune apple trees in winter
Follow these simple winter pruning tips to keep your apple trees looking good and producing a great crop each season.
Helen Keating • 22 Dec 2017
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Owl calls: tell your tawny from your barn owl
Heard a screech in the night or hooting in the woods? One of the UK's five resident owl species could be at large. Learn to tell their calls apart and identify them without laying eyes on them.
Amy Lewis • 18 Dec 2017
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When to cut grass after winter
Are you unsure when to start cutting your lawn again after winter? Learn which factors affect your lawn, when to cut it and how this varies across the UK.
Charlotte Armitage • 14 Dec 2017
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Why do we need trees?
Trees are invaluable to us and the environment. Find out why and how you can help protect them.
Jack Taylor • 08 Dec 2017
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Animal tracks: snow print identification
A fresh coat of snow reveals the footprints of the secretive animals that call our woodland home. Learn how to identify some of the tracks you're likely to see in your local wood.
James Martin • 07 Dec 2017
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Tree seed identification: seven common UK tree seeds
If someone showed you a seed from a common UK tree, could you tell which tree it was from? Find out more about seven common UK tree seeds.
Louise Taylor • 27 Nov 2017
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Insect identification: common UK insects
There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Some can be tricky to tell apart, even for the experts. Here we look at some of our most commonly encountered insect groups.
Amy Lewis • 24 Nov 2017
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Rings and black lines in tree trunks
We take a fascinating look at why some tree trunks have black lines instead of rings.
Emilie Bonnevay • 17 Nov 2017
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Foraging in November and December: edible wild plants to look out for
Don't be put off by short days and cold, damp weather. There are still some foraging treats to brighten your days. Here are some favourites.
Helen Keating • 15 Nov 2017