67 h. ago 'Cut through plants like butter' with this cordless strimmer that's currently got £50 off

This 'so easy to use' cordless strimmer is causing quite the stir among green-thumbed shoppers - and right now it's sporting a mega £50 saving thanks to this limited-time deal

Economics

67 h. ago Cordless strimmer that 'cuts through plants like butter' lands on sale with a £50 saving

With the good weather set to return next week, now's the time to grab a cordless strimmer that's set to be 'so much easier to use than petrol models' as it gets slashed by £50 off

Economics

1 week ago What is the Chelsea Chop? And how it’s vital for your plants’ growth

The chop also delays blooming, which can benefit the late-summer garden

Politics

2 w. ago Watchdog urges Scotland to take action after repeatedly missing climate targets

Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six yearsThe UK’s climate watchdog has warned that Scotland needs to take “immediate action at pace and scale” to cut its emissions after ministers axed a series of policy pledges.The Climate Change Committee (CCC), an official advisory body, said ministers in Edinburgh needed to take urgent action to curb emissions from buildings and transport to cut Scotland’s overall emissions to nearly zero by 2045.Abandoned a target to cut car miles by 20% by 2030.Dropped a pledge to rapidly decarbonise homes by mandating low-carbon heating systems.Cut funding for tree planting.Missed targets to restore degraded peatland.Ignored calls for a plan to cut meat and dairy consumption, and failed to use their powers to tax air travel more heavily. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Households urged to cut up old tea towels to keep slugs away from plants

Slugs and snails can be quite invasive when it comes to plants, especially during the warmer months when they're looking for moisture. But you can keep them away using just a towel.

Politics

3 w. ago Koalas face death, attacks and starvation as blue gums chopped down in Victoria

The state government is aware of koala welfare problems but says it has ‘no cost-effective’ solutionsAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of koalas are being displaced each year as blue gum plantations are cut down in Victoria, worsening overcrowding in nearby forests and exacerbating the risk of injury and death during bushfires.An estimated 42,500 koalas live in blue gum plantations in south-west Victoria, data shows. Between 8,000 and 10,000 hectares of plantation are harvested each year, making thousands of koalas homeless.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events