85 m. ago Man told he can't rent out huge shed in his garden to tourists

Lyndon Hawkins wanted to divide the outbuilding used as a workshop into two holiday lets, but his plans have been knocked back by planners

Society

25 h. ago UK gardeners told to stop cutting the grass on their lawn this week

The fourth heatwave of the summer means that many Brits will be looking forward to spending time out in their gardens - but there are some things to consider

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31 h. ago Gardeners told do one simple task now so roses to bloom bigger and better

Pruning roses is essential for keeping them in peak condition, encouraging new growth, improving airflow, and ensuring they put their energy into producing larger, healthier blooms rather than wasting it on old or diseased wood

Politics

36 h. ago Gardeners told to put one common food on their bird table as soon as possible

Gardeners are being urged to put out a certain kind of food on bird tables to help them out during the vital fledgling season - and it's a food everyone is likely to have in their cupboards already

Politics

48 h. ago Hydrangeas will grow better flowers if you do one simple task in August

Hydrangeas are hardy plants that do not need much care, but there is one simple gardening task that can ensure they continue to bloom beautifully for much longer

Politics

67 h. ago UK households told to burn egg cartons in gardens this summer

One expert has shared a rather unusual hack to keep mosquitoes away

Events

7 d. ago Gardeners told to leave two fruits out on the lawn during August

The RSPB and other experts say gardeners should leave a variety of foods out for birds at different times of year as the fledglings grow and start finding food for themselves

Politics

7 d. ago Gardeners told 'it's not too late' to plant vegetables if they act right now

Don't abandon your dreams of growing a vegetable garden just yet - an expert has recommended several popular and delicious veggies that are perfect for planting in August

Politics

8 d. ago 'I'm a personal trainer and there's 3 signs your body is storing fat'

Shedding body fat is a popular fitness goal for many people but it’s not always a simple task. A personal trainer has shared three signs that your body might be holding on to excess fat.

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8 d. ago Gardeners told to pour popular drink over their garden during August

Hungry molluscs will stop at nothing to strip your garden of everything you lovingly planted, chewing through every type of foliage and flower - here's how to put a stop to their unending hunger

Politics

8 d. ago Professional cleaner's 'best' method to remove grease from oven knobs

In what could prove to be highly useful cleaning advice, one expert detailed how you can tackle this troublesome task simply by using the correct cleaning agent and a certain type of cloth or sponge

Politics

3 w. ago Expert's three gardening jobs you must do to make sure roses bloom longer

There are plenty of gardening jobs to do at this time of year, but taking a little time to tend to roses now can make a big difference in the longer term.

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners told 'take action' over weed could see them prosecuted

Invasive species in your back garden could lead to you facing prosecution if ignored

Politics

3 w. ago Banish washing machine mould and make sure it 'never' appears in 5 minutes with simple task

Cleaning enthusiasts shared their top tips to prevent mould growing in your washing machine, and it only takes five minutes of your time after each cycle

Politics

3 w. ago Death and the Gardener by Georgi Gospodinov review – how it feels to lose a father

The International Booker winner explores Bulgarian family life under communism in this moving depiction of a son’s bereavementThe Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov was published quietly in the Anglophone world for years before he won the 2023 International Booker prize with Time Shelter, about an Alzheimer’s clinic that recreates the past so successfully, it beguiles the wider world.He is perhaps now Bulgaria’s biggest export. Ever playful, never linear, his new novel Death and the Gardener consists of vignettes of a beloved dying and dead father, told by a narrator who, like Gospodinov, is an author. Gospodinov has spoken publicly about losing his own father recently, and the novel feels autobiographical in tone. When we read “My father was a gardener. Now he is a garden,” it is not the beginning of an Archimboldiesque surrealist tale, but rather a more direct exploration of how we express and where we put our love. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Rats will avoid your garden in hot weather if one ingredient is scattered

Gardeners have been told to use this natural remedy in their garden this summer to kick out all of the rats and ensure they don't come near your garden spaces ever again

Events

3 w. ago Gardeners told put one common item in their birdbaths during July

Birdbaths are a great way to attract wildlife to your garden but can quickly become dirty and unattractive. One gardener has shared a simple trick to keep them clean

Politics

4 w. ago Prevent black spot on roses with this essential July gardening task recommended by experts

There is a simple task you can do in July to help prevent black spot disease from ruining your beautiful flowers.

Politics

last month All people who mow their lawn told to avoid common mistake this summer

It's a common mistake that many people make when it comes to tending to their garden at this time of year, but it can actually do more harm than good to your lawn

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last month Gardeners in Wales with lavender told 'now is perfect time' to carry out key task

Lavender plants are great for attracting wildlife to the garden and they smell lovely too. But in order to keep them thriving, you need to carry out a key task in July

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