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Rook, crow or raven? How to tell the difference
Crows, rooks and ravens are all part of the crow family and can be tricky to identify. Here are our tips on how to tell them apart.
Sally Bavin • 31 Jul 2026
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When to prune apple and other fruit trees
Whether you're reviving an old fruit tree, shaping a new one, or encouraging a jumper crop, here's our top advice on what to do and when to do it. From apples and pears to peaches and plums.
Hanako Shimada • 22 Jul 2026
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What do hedgehogs eat? And how to feed them
Hedgehogs need our help and you can make a difference. Check out our lists of what hedgehogs can and can't eat, when to feed them and other hedgehog facts.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Aug 2026
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Early spring flowers quiz: 12 flowering plants and shrubs
Want to identify blooms spotted on a refreshing woodland walk or bring some early colour to your garden? Take our quiz to discover some of the most common early flowerers.
Charlie Mellor • 16 Feb 2026
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How to make a bug hotel
Find out how to support insects and other minibeasts in your garden by building your own bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 06 Feb 2026
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How to press flowers
From picking your plants to creating flower crafts, discover our complete guide to pressing flowers.
Annabel Kemp • 28 May 2026
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Best woods near 12 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around 12 UK cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 13 Aug 2026
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Autumn trees for your garden: best native trees for seasonal colour
Our guide to the best UK native trees to plant in your garden for a splash of seasonal colour, from fiery foliage to bright, bold berries.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 06 Oct 2026
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British trees and shrubs to plant: 14 native garden trees
British trees pack a big punch in your garden. Make space for one or two you’ll have year-round interest and be supporting wildlife too. Here's our top 14 native trees to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 08 Nov 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Beeslack Wood
Penicuik
13.31 ha (32.89 acres)