11 h. 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

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27 h. ago Home Bargains item sparks debate as people either 'love it or hate it'

People were in two minds about the item that's common at most birthday parties - but others backed it as a tasty bargain

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2 d. ago 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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3 d. ago 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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3 d. ago Popular plants that love common kitchen item so it never goes to waste

Want to cut down on food waste and help your flowers grow? These three gorgeous blooms are ubiquitous in British gardens and absolutely love one popular ingredient

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3 d. ago Gardeners with lavender told 'now is the perfect time' to carry out key task

Lavender is a beautiful plant to have in the garden, but it's important to know how to care for it, and there's a key task to carry out in July, according to a gardening expert

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4 d. ago Gardeners in Wales told bird baths will stay cool and busy if you do 1 easy task before noon each day

A pet supply specialist has warned that most birds will not go near a bird bath if it is placed in an exposed part of the garden as they will feel unsafe

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6 d. ago Brits urged to cover strawberry plants with one common household item

Looking forward to biting into a bowl of fresh strawberries this summer? Make sure to protect your strawberry patch with this one handy item that protects your fruit from pests

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6 d. ago Gardeners told to prunes these plants this week to get flowering boost in August

Pruning is done throughout the year to help the garden thrive and promote new growth. When to prune depends on what needs pruning, but August is a month when gardeners can prune plants such as lavender and roses

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7 d. ago Households urged to grow herb on kitchen window sill that's 'great for beginners'

Gardening experts and beginners alike have been told to start their journeys with this one plant - it's affordable, and it's a must-have ingredient in the kitchen

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7 d. ago UK households told to place plants in two places to create maximum shade

Brits are now being told to put their plants in these specific two areas of their homes to create and maximise a shading area to combat the hot summer temperatures

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7 d. ago Stop adding ice to drinks and wrap your glass in one common kitchen item

Experts have warned UK households to wrap their beverages with this one common kitchen item to keep them cooler for longer - and it's a lifesaver hack for the summer

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7 d. ago Oasis fans warned they could be denied entry to Heaton Park if they take common item to gigs

It's Manchester's turn for Oasis Live '25

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7 d. ago UK motorists warned not to keep this common item in cars during 32C heatwave

This common item should be removed from cars ahead of the heatwave

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8 d. ago Brits told not to do one thing in garden this weekend as heatwave continues

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the southern half of England, with temperatures once again set to soar - but people could do serious damage to their lawns

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8 d. ago Gardeners told to keep broken egg shells and sprinkle over plants

This egg-cellent tip will keep your plants growing full and healthy - experts recommend saving your egg shells and using them to make a simple easy-to-use fertiliser

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9 d. ago UK gardeners growing lilies urged to 'watch out' for one common problem in July

Anyone who has lilies in their garden is being told to keep an eye out

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9 d. ago Bananas can ripen ‘overnight’ if stored in one common household item

Bananas can ripen quicker by following two tips

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1 week ago UK households told to keep windows and doors shut as bug invades nation

The UK is set to be hit by an influx of flying ants this month in a phenomenon which is good for nature but potentially annoying for households

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1 week ago UK gardeners told to pour washing up liquid on lawns to tackle common problem in summer

The method might sound odd, but it can help fix an issue many UK gardeners face

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