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Trees woods and wildlife

Holly

Festive, neat and prickly. Holly is a well-loved shrub that shelters birds and gives hedgehogs a cosy place to hibernate.

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What is the difference between a frog and a toad?

Find out the difference between our two favourite amphibians, the frog and the toad.

Charlotte Varela  •  23 Feb 2024

Trees woods and wildlife

Box, common

A native evergreen that’s at home in your garden. Box is so special it’s got a hill named after it. Box Hill in Surrey takes its name from the ancient box woodland on its steep chalk slopes.

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How to care for your trees

Once your trees are in the ground it’s important to care for them to help them thrive, particularly in the first few years.