Rats are a nuisance in the garden. They damage plants, leave droppings, and carry diseases. But there are many simple, inexpensive DIY strategies to help you learn how to keep rats out of the garden.

Coming across pests in both the home and backyard is inevitable and sometimes it can't be prevented. However, there are a few ...

Q. I have noticed a lot of rat activity in my garden this spring – more than I’ve ever seen! What can I do to at least keep them out of my house? The heavier rains earlier this year have caused the ...

"The good news is there are simple steps to prevent them from settling in your garden, starting with the most important one – removing their main food source, and in this case that means bird food." ...

Rats pose a frequent issue in UK gardens throughout autumn. Dropped fruit, bird feed and remaining crops such as potatoes and carrots provide ideal rat food, leading to a surge in rat numbers during ...

14:18, Mon, Sep 15, 2025 Updated: 17:22, Mon, Sep 15, 2025 Stocking your birdfeeders is the kindest act a gardener can do in autumn to help birds struggling to find food, but it does carry the risk of ...