Garden Lovers and Nature Lovers usually go hand in hand, here are a few ideas to look after and to attract more nature to your garden.
Garden Lovers and Nature Lovers usually go hand in hand, here are a few ideas to look after and to attract more nature to your garden.
Becoming increasing popular amongst children are these 'Bug Hotels'. They are not a bad thing, we need bees for polination, so why not encourage more bees with the added flower seeds.
Everyone loves a garden that encourages friendly wildlife to visit. The Bee Hotel is a great way to help boost the population of non-aggressive bees in your garden. A number of bee species could take up residence but those most likely are Red Mason bees, Blue Mason bees, Leaf Cutter bees and White faced bees.
The flower seeds have been specially selected to attract bees and other beneficial insects to your outdoor space. This colourful blend of hardy annuals is easy to grow and includes Cornflowers, Candytuft, Zinnia, Poppy, Nigella, Silene and other varieties that flower throughout the summer to help give your garden a magical buzz.
To make the most of your bee hotel, you need to pick a suitable location. It should ideally be placed in a sunny position, preferably south facing, to make it as easy as possible for you to attract these precious pollinators to your very own slice of paradise.
We are a family business who innovate, design and make our ideas come to life, so the items you find here have a little bit of us in them and are not necessarily found elsewhere, and certainly are a little different.
We pride ourselves in creating products which not only look good but are highly practical such as our hardwood garden range which not only compliment each other but are of superb quality.
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I saw this and thought, wow, what a great idea and from the reviews, it seems to be as good as it looks.
I know your thinking it is an old fashioned letter box? It is a Bird Nesting Box, styled as a letter box. What a novel idea, with a great deal of detail made from long life UV protected stabilised resin.
This highly rated, unusual bird box makes a fantastic present for the bird and garden lovers alike.
Based on an old traditional British post box wonderfully incorporating a hole to create a comfortable nesting box for garden birds. It is made from resin which is UV stabilised and frost proof.It is hand painted red with gold lettering. It has easy cleaning from a sliding door at the rear. The item is equally at home indoors and adds something special to a Christmas display.
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Attract a wide variety of birds with this Solar Powered Light, Bird Bath and Feeding Station. It is easy to assembly and ideal for any size of garden. It is a replica bronze colour made from resin and highly detailed and weather resistant. It comes with a 1.2V 40mA solar panel & light bulb with 2 LED's - no electricity required and lasts up to 8 hours on a full charge. It is backed up with a 1.2V 600mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery which is included. It stands 105cm High.
Lighten up a garden and bird lovers life with this Bird Hotel.
Customer reviews:
I must admit that I really like this bird bath and feeding station. It looks really attractive in my garden and it really looks like iron. While some have said it is difficult to assemble I found it really easy and the instructions made sense and were easy to follow. I gave it three stars because it is very light and would easily be blown away by a gust of wind. But I followed the advice of someone who had purchased one in the past and put some gravel or small stones in the hollow stand. And praise the Lord the solar light does work! Please note there is a small tab that needs to be removed from the light to enable it to work.
I also put flowers in the base and put some small drainage holes in so the flowers don’t get waterlogged. Yep! I would recommend this item.
I have a few squirrels in the garden, I am just thinking aloud, I wonder, if I buy a couple of these, would it stop the squirrels burying their food in my potted plants and boarders? Come the spring, I find the squirrels have dug up lots of plants. Not a big issue, but a paid nether the less, so if I do provide them with winter food, will they not bury their winter stock, or will it excalate the burying process. Now thats a thought.
This sturdy squirrel feeder is built to last. Made from durable Cedar/Larch/Oak FSC managed timber, the lid has a corrosion resistant hinge to ensure longevity and proper function. The generous hopper can easily be filled with peanuts. An ideal feeder to attract and maintain squirrels in the garden. Important Information: These products are for wild creatures and as such, you should not expect immediate habitation. We suggest you carefully read the supplied instructions for siting and provide this product in a suitable habitat for the target species. The product can then be re-visited 6 - 12 months later, or in the appropriate season, to see if it is being used. If after 24 months the product has not been used, it may be worth choosing an alternative location to site it and/or look to see what improvements you can make to provide a suitable environment for your target species (flowers, woodpiles, rough areas of garden etc) Because many species of creature are constantly seeking refuge and safe nesting sites, you may find that an unexpected species is using your product - this is part of nature and all species should be welcomed as part of your wildlife garden.
Customer reviews:
These are great for bird lovers, we have a couple of these outside out conservatory. Its lovely to sit with your morning coffee watching all the birds coming for their morning feed.
I do not know alot about birds, but I find they dine at the same time each day and come in species in mini flocks, some look out some feed, and then they swap. I can understand why some people find them fascinating.
Wild Bird Feeding Station with Feeders Water & Seed Tray Perfect for Gardens Outdoor Feeder Table Ground Spike Base
This is the Grey Hammer-stone Finish wild bird feeding station with feeders. The Bird Feeding Station provides an all-in-one feeding, watering and bathing solution for garden birds and will help to attract a wide variety of birds to your garden.
Customer reviews:
Wow - this has been a great purchase. I've only had my bird feeder for 1 week and already I've had blue tits, great tits, goldfinches, starling and robins visiting! What a joy to sit and watch them all feeding. As an amateur photographer I no longer have to trek for miles to capture amazing birds, these are no literally on my doorstep.
I bought the longer version, and also invested in a stabiliser, but still under £25 for hours of enjoyment - for me and the birds!
I buy the cheapest of feed from my local B&M - suet, peanuts and bird seed - and all the birds seem to love it.
As you can see from my pictures, all the birds are really enjoying this and managing to feed their young at the same time.
This is one of the best purchases I have made, buy it - you won't regret it!
Make a gardener and bird lover very happy with these Lovely Wooden Bird Tables. Feed our wild life with these wooden hand made bird tables and brighten up your garden.
Maypole Anti-fungal Heavy Duty Bird Table Hand Built in the UK.
Customer reviews:
Wow - this has been a great purchase. I've only had my bird feeder for 1 week and already I've had blue tits, great tits, goldfinches, starling and robins visiting! What a joy to sit and watch them all feeding. As an amateur photographer I no longer have to trek for miles to capture amazing birds, these are no literally on my doorstep.
I bought the longer version, and also invested in a stabiliser, but still under £25 for hours of enjoyment - for me and the birds!
I buy the cheapest of feed from my local B&M - suet, peanuts and bird seed - and all the birds seem to love it.
As you can see from my pictures, all the birds are really enjoying this and managing to feed their young at the same time.
This is one of the best purchases I have made, buy it - you won't regret it!