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What you do for nature on your doorstep can make a big difference for wildlife. The Big Wildlife Competition wants to find the best wildlife gardens in the UK. For details about how to enter, follow the link below
Starting to think about making your garden greener? This quick guide is the place to begin
Simple things you can do to encourage birds and other wildlife in your garden
How to maintain your garden using very little mains water, from getting a water butt to using greywater
Making greener choices about soils and fertilisers in your garden or allotment
Information on finding a space to grow fruit and vegetables
How to help bees find food and shelter, and advice on how to start keeping bees
Green ways to control pests and weeds in your garden
What you can and can't compost, plus how to dispose of waste
Making greener choices when buying and using barbecues and heaters in the garden
How to arrange getting an allotment and what facilities may be provided
How to make greener choices when buying garden furniture