With temperatures set to soar across the country again this week, spare a little thought for our animal friends - especially the birds who need extra help during a heatwave.
Birds bring plenty of benefits to a garden. Not only is their birdsong a tranquil and welcome sound, perfect for a relaxing afternoon enjoying the slower pace of life, but attracting more birds is a proven tip for dealing with pests, helping get rid of slugs, snails, aphids, and other insects that can damage your plants.