26 h. ago Gardeners urged to feed birds with exact mix to stop pigeons wading in

If you've noticed a horde of pesky pigeons invading your garden, follow these expert tips to keep them far away and to stop them from sniping food from other birds

Politics

42 h. ago Gardeners urged to leave out tray of water in gardens during April

Gardeners are being urged to leave out water for hedgehogs this April, as the spiky creatures will be waking from their winter slumber and desperate for something to drink

Politics

65 h. ago Gardeners should leave mashed potato outside to feed birds this spring

The next time you're about to throw away your delicious leftover mash, wildlife experts recommend you should leave it outside for your hungry garden birds instead

Politics

3 d. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

Politics

3 d. ago Grandfather dubbed the 'Bird Man of Hartlepool' who buys 30 loaves of bread everyday to feed wildlife is fined

Brian Wilkins, 76, received a Community Protection Order after councillors complained about him scattering bread around Hartlepool, County Durham.

Politics

3 d. ago Remove green moss and algae from your patio for 58p without a pressure washer

Moss and algae can quickly overtake a patio or porch, leaving slimy green stains on your garden surfaces which can be difficult to remove no matter how much you scrub

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners warned of three foods you should never leave out for birds or risk £5k fine

Many gardeners are trying to do their bit to help - but you could land yourself in trouble if you feed them the wrong foods

Events

4 d. ago The wrestler with nine lives: how Saraya survived alcohol, abuse, injury and a leaked sex tape

At 18, Saraya-Jade Bevis had a rags-to-riches signing that took her from Norwich to the largest wrestling promotion in the world. A few years later, she hit rock bottom. Here is how she started overIt’s hard to know where to start with champion wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis. Do we start in the same place as her memoir, at rock bottom aged 25 when a sex tape of Bevis taking part in a threesome was leaked and went viral? At that time, Bevis was suspended from wrestling, addicted to alcohol and, she says, snorting so much cocaine that her nose was spraying out blood.Or do we start with her childhood in Norwich, raised by a family of wrestlers, ex-cons and alcoholics, living in a council house where, she says, the rent was always due and dinner might be mashed potato sandwiches. The childhood sexual abuse that she had kept hidden for most of her life? Her rags-to-riches signing at 18 to WWE, the largest wrestling promotion in the world? Her new life in the US, when she was enjoying success...

Events

5 d. ago Rats will 'take over your garden' if you leave two common things outside

Rats are a common pest that nobody wants to have to deal with, but there are some things in your garden that could be making it more appealing to the rodents.

Politics

6 d. ago Gardeners urged to leave £4 kitchen staple dotted around the garden in April

Your everyday kitchen essentials can also be used in the garden to help your garden bloom this spring

Economics

7 d. ago Gardeners urged to put rice on bird tables this spring to support struggling populations

Gardeners are encouraged to leave rice on bird tables this spring to help struggling bird populations during nesting season

Politics

7 d. ago My Irish baker grandfather used this spud to make potato farls light and fluffy

Baking is an important part of Ireland's culinary heritage, and our family favourite was potato farls, which you can make with leftover mash, but tastes better made from scratch with floury spuds

Politics

9 d. ago Gardeners urged to leave exact fruits out for birds this spring

As spring arrives, UK gardens will become a hub for bird activity with many familiar species entering their breeding and nesting seasons - here's what to feed them during this time.

Politics

9 d. ago Gardeners told to leave boiled potatoes on bird tables this spring

Households can help give birds nutritious food in the spring to feed their chicks

Politics

1 week ago Gardeners urged to leave used washing up sponges around their gardens

The yellow sponges you use to clean dishes could come of use in your garden this spring

Politics

1 week ago Best garden vacuums: Cordless, corded and petrol options for clearing fallen leaves

Spark garden envy with a spotless outdoor space

Politics

2 w. ago 'Really beautiful' blue blossom shrub leaves shoppers 'thrilled' as it brightens up gardens

The plant goes stunning flowers during the spring months.

Economics

2 w. ago Mary Berry adds secret 9p ingredient to her mashed potato for 'warming' kick

Mary Berry has been sharing her cooking wisdom for more than six decades, and in that time has created hundreds of recipes - and one of her most popular is her mashed potato

Events

2 w. ago Households told to leave two foods out in gardens to help robins thrive in spring

Robins need more food to help them thrive

Society

2 w. ago Help robins thrive in your garden this spring by leaving out two types of food

Robins can be spotted in UK gardens all year round but they are particularly noticeable during the winter as they do not migrate and you can help them thrive

Politics