From the smallest snowdrops to the tallest oaks, it all begins with a seed. Plants everywhere, of every shape and size, share a similar life cycle. They all grow ... and even birds and bats.
Some plants use water to disperse seeds that float. These seeds can be carried downstream to new germination spots. Some seeds grow, safely protected in fruit. When animals or birds eat the fruit ...
Native plants for birds are like ... and flowers for seeds. Unless you know what’s native to your region, look for widespread natives, those that naturally grow across a big swath of North ...
Seedheads not only look beautiful covered in frost, but they provide a vital source of food for wild birds and shelter for other creatures. The Which? Gardening magazine team grew a range of different ...
Feeding garden birds is an enjoyable pastime for many, but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now ...