WITH spring in full swing, gardens will be enjoying a burst of new life – but there can be a few unwelcome visitors. Unfortunately for green-fingered Brits, birds are drawn to ripening ...

Gardeners have been advised to use a simple tactic to keep birds away from their garden and protect their fruit.

One of the biggest challenges is birds swooping into their garden to snack on ripening produce, often before it’s ready for picking.

As spring brings new life to British gardens, it also attracts unwanted visitors eager to feast on the fruits of our labour. Birds are particularly drawn to ripening produce, often making off with ...