Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.

Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!

Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.

Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.

Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.

Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.

Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.

Plant wildflower with seed bombs!

With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.

Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.

Caring for a pet is a rewarding experience that doesn't have to cost the earth.