The RSPB is urging people to create a window box or turn their balconies and rooftops into miniature gardens. A haven for all kinds of creatures in even the smallest of areas can be created for wildlife , says the charity. According to The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), over 80% of the UK population has somewhere to grow outdoor plants, including patios, … [Read more...] about ‘Balconies, boxes and roofs could help tackle loss of UK biodiversity’ says RSPB
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RSPB fights back against invasive plants
The RSPB is launching a battle against invasive non-native plants. As summer gets underway, the wildlife charity wants to make people aware of the risk of accidentally introducing potentially damaging plant life into their own gardens as well as into the wild. The total cost of invasive non-native species to the British economy is estimated at £1.7 billion annually, … [Read more...] about RSPB fights back against invasive plants
Garden birds face food shortage – RSPB
The unusually dry September experienced in many parts of the country may be causing trouble for our garden birds this winter, according to the RSPB. The dry weather has produced a bumper crop of berries, providing one great food source for garden birds. But the accompanying parched, hard earth has forced worms and other grubs deep under ground, making them inaccessible to … [Read more...] about Garden birds face food shortage – RSPB