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How to help hedgehogs in your garden

Hedgehogs are wonderful mammals that need our help. TV gardening presenter and Thrive Ambassador David Domoney looks at how we can help them thrive in our gardens.

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Planting a small tree

Trees can bring so many benefits to your outdoor space. We share a step by step guide to planting a small tree in your garden.

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Autumn wellbeing calendar of activities

Enjoy all that gardening and nature have to offer for health and wellbeing this autumn with help from our calendar of activities.

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Five reasons gardeners should love earthworms

On 21st October we celebrate World Earthworm Day. Here are five great reasons to love our wriggly garden friends.

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Planning a sensory garden

Sensory gardens include features, objects and plants that appeal to our senses. They can be calming or stimulating, with a range of potential wellbeing benefits.

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7 steps to creating a successful wildlife garden

Andrew Fisher Tomlin, leading garden designer, reveals 7 steps to creating a successful wildlife garden

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