Wild Flower Meadows -  Why It’s Important to Cut and Clear  Wildflower meadows are a stunning feature of your land and one which helps wildlife to prosper. But meadows require maintenance in order to remain at their best. It is vital that your meadow is cut back every year after it has dropped its seed […]

The Problem With Poo If you are an equestrian, poo-picking your paddock is probably not a task that you relish. It’s hard work and unpleasant but are you wasting your valuable time? Is clearing your paddock essential maintenance or could you spend your time more productively on other chores? The answer to that question will […]

Amenity Grassland and Wildlife Habitats Our nation’s wildlife is often restricted to semi-natural habitats. It can be difficult for many species to prosper when these sites are isolated and the connections between them, which act as wildlife corridors, have been lost. It is crucial that urban development and the impact of intensive farming are offset […]

Nature's Amazing and Beautiful Mimics  Is it a wasp? Is it a bee? Actually, it might be a hoverfly! The humble Hoverfly’s only defence against predators is it impressive speed. So, several species have evolved to resemble wasps and bees. Birds are wary of them thinking that they may possess a sting.  Hoverflies often fool […]