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Gardens will be full of pretty birds if you add simple item to birdbaths in May
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (453+ words) Watching birds frolic and splash about in a gleaming bird bath is undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures of tending a garden. However, if you've noticed a drop in activity around your bird bath of late, the reason may be…...
I made a simple change in my garden - blue tits flock to it every day
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (363+ words) Blue tits love water(Image: Getty) Blue tits are amongst the most familiar and well-loved visitors to gardens across the UK. Instantly recognisable by their striking blue and yellow plumage and their distinctive trilling call, they are a firm favourite…...
New face leading Dartmoor says massive role is a dream come true
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (264+ words) The new man given the job of leading the guardians of Dartmoor has told colleagues: "It's a dream come true." And Tom Surrey, the new chief executive of the Dartmoor National Park Authority, said that as only the fourth person…...
Add 1 thing to fruit trees and berry bushes in garden to keep birds away
1+ week, 4+ day ago (383+ words) While it can be nice to have birds visiting your garden, many don't want them eating the fruit and berries they're growing (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) With summer nearly upon us, many gardeners will be delighted to spot berries…...
Pigeons will never enter your garden when you paint your fence specific colour
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (439+ words) Pigeons will never enter your garden when you paint your fence 1 specific colour(Image: DESPITE STRAIGHT LINES (Paul Williams) via Getty Images) Most people give little thought to their garden fence. It's simply there to mark the boundaries of their…...
Birds will flock to garden if you grow 3 plants outside
2+ week, 3+ day ago (556+ words) The plants could help birds flock to your garden (stock image)(Image: Pencho Chukov via Getty Images) Many people relish the prospect of birds visiting their garden, and there are several things you can leave outside to tempt them into…...
Man attacked by 'world's most venomous animal' in popular tourist spot
2+ week, 5+ day ago (448+ words) The animal can 'kill a person in under five minutes' according to experts [World News] A tourist miraculously survived an almost fatal animal attack after he asked 'am I going to die?' Guy Rowles, from Australia, was stung by the…...
Devon's new 'one-stop shop' health hubs explained
3+ week, 1+ day ago (874+ words) How Colin Campbell Court will look with the two community diagnostic centres(Image: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust) It's usually when something goes wrong that people realise they've been taking their health for granted. But when a potential illness, ailment…...
Two-acre wildlife haven hacked down - it is now a wasteland
3+ week, 4+ day ago (875+ words) Cllr Sara Wilson in front of the woodland that has been cleared at Langleigh in Ilfracombe. (Image: Sara Wilson) Pleas have been made for tighter laws to protect nature habitats and green spaces after two acres of woodland and scrub…...
Growing one flower can bring goldfinches and sparrows straight into your garden
3+ week, 4+ day ago (488+ words) Goldfinches could pay a visit to your garden if you plant a "cheerful" flower(Image: Charlie Fayers via Getty Images) Planting a "cheerful" flower that's easy to grow in the UK could attract goldfinches and sparrows to your garden. As…...