Balconies are typically considered a very small outdoor area, one insufficient for a large garden but that doesn’t mean you cannot grow suitable plants in your small space. No matter how big or small your balcony might be you can still create your garden using pots and other containers. Initial Considerations When you are looking for the best types of plants for your balcony you need to consider the weight of the container and the…
There are many common problems that you might face in your garden but one of the more annoying nuisances is that of pigeons. Knowing how to get rid of Wood Pigeons from your garden is particularly important because Wood Pigeons have very big appetites for things like cabbage, brussels sprouts, or cauliflower. They will strip all of the foliage from your plants very quickly. Most of this damage is done in the autumn and the…
If you want to encourage nesting birds, you need to give them a home. Providing shelter will go a long way towards keeping nesting birds around your garden. Although many people use nesting boxes, one of the best ways you can do this is to select shrubs that are perfect for birds. Adults birds are going to search for a place to brood around the border of your garden. If they find an area that…
Everyone loves birds. But, why are there no birds in my garden, you might ask? Well, chances are the environment you have is not currently sustainable for the birds. That being said, you can learn how to attract birds quickly so that your garden can become filled with the joyful flapping of wings from your feathery friends. Birds will make it a point to come to your garden as long as there is ample food…
When you try to attract birds to your nest box you have to start by determining which materials are most appropriate, whether you are building or buying, and then attach the box to the most appropriate part of your garden be it on a wall, fence or tree. Choosing the Right Bird Box Bird boxes and nesting holes are not standardised because there are so many different birds of various sizes that might frequent your…
