One that you might have spotted from spring through summer is the alder leaf beetle. This little shiny blue-black bug is often found on alder trees, coining its name. Just like getting rid of ...

Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost than others. Oak, alder and hornbeam will soon rot down, while sycamore, beech, horse chestnut and sweet chestnut take a ...