Have you ever stopped to take a long and appreciative look at one of the fifty-eight breeding butterfly species here in Britain?  So many different varieties, colours and sizes, take the time to study them now before it’s too late!  Unfortunately, some of them are on the endangered, high priority conservation list and from 1983 – 2003 three there was a serious 71% decline in the butterfly species. From the Papilionidae, Swallowtails to the Hesperiidae, Checkered Skipper these tiny, delicate, flighty, creatures grace our land. In our everchanging and worsening climate conditions the butterfly needs to find ways to adapt.…

If there were no monetary limitations to your fantasy, garden design, what would you create?  The words FANTASY garden conjures up a picture of mystical creatures hidden amongst whimsical landscapes, surrounded by vibrant, colourful flowers and tall, willowy plants.  The fantasy garden is full of hopes and dreams, magic and mysteries, the only limitations being your own mind. Every garden will need plants of some kind and when it’s a fantasy theme the skies the limit as regards to colour and variety.  Think about aromas as well as colours, pick flowers and plants that give vibrant scents, blossoms that fall…

There is nothing like a lush green lawn to make your garden look neat and tidy, so check out our top tips for fixing some common problems so that your lawn can look its best. Image Credit Bald patches Act fast to prevent weeds from taking hold by removing the affected area and around six inches of the healthy lawn around it. Level the soil and add a plant-based compost and fertilizer. If you are replacing the area with turf, you can cut it to size, place it and water it frequently. If you are using seed, you can lightly…

A tree surgeon carries out cutting, trimming, pruning, planting, felling and the general care and maintenance of trees. A tree surgeon has many different parts and is considered a highly dangerous profession! A tree surgeon will offer many services related to tree management in various locations and for various clients. Tree surgeons must be physically fit, capable of handling a number of electrical devices and able to work outdoors in all conditions. What does a tree surgeon do? The many responsibilities of tree surgeons mean the services they offer vary. Here, we will look at what tree surgeons do and…

Healthy soil is extremely important to ensure that farmers and gardeners enjoy high yields, both now and in the future, and that the environment as a whole thrives as it should. Image Credit Healthy soil explained In general, healthy soil is that which can sustain humans, animals and plants and function as it should as a part of the overall ecosystem. It can be easy to overlook soil health, however, but this can be a mistake. Here are some of the main factors which can adversely affect soil health: Soil chemistry, soil structure, organic matter content, water retention, movement and…