1 hour ago Householders urged not to ‘scrub moss off garden’ or be precious about lawn

Gardening experts were setting out their top tips ahead of the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

Society

11 h. ago Gardeners urged to pour vodka and 64p mix on weeds this spring

If you're having trouble banishing weeds from your garden then it might be time to whip out the vodka bottle. According to an expert, it makes a safe and effective herbicide

Politics

12 h. ago Apples stay fresh for up to six weeks if wrapped in one 10p kitchen staple

Everyone loves apples, but not when they turn brown and mushy. There's a simple way to keep them fresher for longer - and it doesn't cost a fortune

Politics

31 h. ago Wrap avocados in £1.45 kitchen staple to stop them from going brown

Avocados are a popular fruit in many households, but anyone will know that eating half and trying to preserve the rest is tricky business

Economics

36 h. ago Gardeners who have tree stumps rotting at home 'should not touch them'

Gardeners are being urged not to cut down or remove tree stumps from their gardens - because it will do more harm than good and be harmful for wildlife that may have them their home

Politics

37 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone using 90p kitchen staple to kill off weeds in April

Weeding is every gardener's nightmare, and shop-bought weed-killers can be an expensive route to go down. But this natural remedy is proven to work

Events

39 h. ago Gardeners urged to grow 3 plants to stop caterpillars eating everything

Pests are often part of a garden's eco-system, but they can also wreak havoc with plants - caterpillars included. But three plants could fend them off entirely

Politics

39 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant eight flowers in April for critical reason

April is known as the crossroads between cold winter-like weather and the warmth of spring - and these eight flowers are a must in gardens if you want to encourage bees.

Politics

44 h. ago Gardeners urged to spray 24p kitchen staple on plants to keep snails away

Snails are not picky when it comes to plants, but there's more than one natural way to deter them - and the good news is you probably already have the ingredients at home

Politics

45 h. 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

59 h. ago Gardeners urged to put used tea bags onto weeds to kill them immediately

Fancy a cup of tea? Be sure to keep your used tea bags aside, as they're essential for garden maintenance and can even fend off pests who feast on your plants

Events

59 h. ago Gardeners urged to make simple change to peonies and watch them thrive

Peonies are rarely troubled by pests or disease - yet one simple change can actually help them to bloom to their full potential this springtime and enhance their size

Politics

62 h. ago Get gleaming windows every time by using £1 kitchen staple and no soap

Get sparkling windows with this unconventional cleaning hack, which requires a household ingredient and some newspaper

Economics

63 h. ago Gardeners urged to prune lavender now so it produces constant blooms

Lavender is a beautiful plant to look at - but it also contains a wealth of benefits. Follow these tips to ensure your lavender plant remains prosperous all spring and summer

Politics

66 h. 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

2 d. ago Gardeners urged to put out this one kitchen cupboard item for the birds during nesting season

The next few months are the single most important time of year for British birds, with most species making nests, breeding and raising their young in our gardens in the months between March and June

Politics

3 d. ago Urgent warning to anyone receiving supermarket flowers on Mother's Day

Flower experts have warned mums across the nation to avoid these common bloom mistakes this Mother's Day, or watch their beautiful floral display quickly wilt and die

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners urged to put grated cheese on bird feeders in April

Feeding the birds is important all year round - but exactly what to leave out for them changes according to the seasons and their varying needs

Politics

3 d. ago Kitchen cupboard staple will 'protect garden furniture and reduce cracking'

As the days get longer and the temperature starts to rise, it's time to start thinking about getting the garden ready for summer - and one kitchen cupboard staple can help

Politics

3 d. ago Banish moss from your driveway using 65p kitchen staple and no scrubbing

A build up of moss can make any driveway look unsightly and can be very slippery if left to fester - but there's an easy way to get rid of it for good

Politics