September
As autumn draws on, Sue Tatman gives some ideas on how you can help wildlife in your garden prepare for winter, while Richard Burkmar considers how gardeners can cope with extremes of weather.
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Winter draws on
September is a time when summer is drawing to a close and the first signs of autumn appear. The nights get colder, the leaves begin to turn yellow, red and brown and wild creatures begin to prepare for winter. Many varieties of fruit, seed and nut are ripening, and are eagerly gathered by birds and small mammals.
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Drought to flood - coping with extreme weather
A golden rule for wildlife gardeners is 'work with nature; not against it'. In practical terms that can mean planting drought tolerant plants in areas of low rainfall or those adapted to boggier conditions in wetter parts of the country.
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