5 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'do not' warning if they see ladybirds on plants

Ladybirds are a crucial part of keeping plants and natural ecosystems alive, and one gardening expert has shared his crucial advice to anyone who notices them on their plants

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7 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep 7 houseplants that survive without water for weeks

While it's nice to have houseplants, it can be hard to look after them all, especially if you are going on holiday or lead a busy life - so here are some pretty low-maintenance and forgiving plants

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8 h. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

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11 h. ago Gardeners urged to repeat simple task every week to keep roses blooming

Gardeners are all encouraged to give their roses a little love this summer during the heatwave - and these little tricks will help keep them blooming all summer long

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41 h. ago The Guardian view on Gaza’s engineered famine: stop arming the slaughter – or lose the rule of law | Editorial

As Palestinians starve amid the rubble, western governments defend Israel, fund armed aid and dismantle the very rules they claim to upholdGaza’s cries have been drowned out by Israel’s strikes on Iran, and the diplomatic pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu over the suffering has ebbed. Yet as the industrialised world urges de-escalation in the Middle East, the devastation continues. On Tuesday morning, witnesses described Israeli forces firing towards a crowd waiting for trucks loaded with flour, leaving more than 50 dead. These are not stray bullets in wartime chaos, they are the outcome of a system that makes relief deadly.As Médecins Sans Frontières declared this week, what is unfolding in Gaza is “the calculated evisceration of the very systems that sustain life”. That includes homes, markets, water networks and hospitals – with healthcare continually under attack. Last week, a UN commission found that more than 90% of the Gaza Strip’s schools and universities have be...

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43 h. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to protect lawns ahead of heatwave

The warm weather can be detrimental to our gardens, but following this expert advice will help prevent it

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45 h. ago Ayrshire swimmers set to learn vital water safety skills as part of Drowning Prevention Week

Swimming pools across the country are adapting their lessons into workshops on water safety

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57 h. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to stop plants dying

Garden plants react to the heat almost exactly like humans do - and anyone tending to their gardens this week need to provide a little more TLC

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68 h. ago Gardeners urged to follow this 1p bird bath trick this summer

Householders are being advised to put copper coins in their birdbaths to protect wildlife.

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3 d. ago UK gardeners urged to leave spare coins in birdbaths over summer to counteract one common problem

It is a simple solution to a common problem over the summer months

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3 d. ago Drowning Prevention Week: Four dangers of open water swimming your kids need to be aware of

It’s Drowning Prevention Week in the UK ⚠

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4 d. ago Brits urged to clean garden furniture today to protect it from one thing

Tree sap can cause damage to garden furniture, and with the Met Office issuing yellow weather alerts due to expected thunderstorms, one expert has shared tips on how to clean it off

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4 d. ago UK households urged to plant three flowers if they suffer with common allergy

Summer has finally arrived, but so has the hay fever season - but thanks to gardening experts, it can all now be solved by planting these three beautiful flowers.

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4 d. ago Ben Ainslie’s choppy seas: SailGP, the America’s Cup and a split with Ineos

The Olympic great is rebuilding after a messy divorce with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, all while trying to bring SailGP to the masses and win the sport’s ultimate prizeJust off Manhattan last weekend, a dozen 50ft catamarans soared across the water at speeds of up to 52mph. Navigating a precariously tight course, in the shadow of the city’s myriad skyscrapers, teams battled challenging conditions in a series of rapid, hectic races.“A lot of people don’t really know what SailGP is about,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, the four-time Olympic champion sailor. “And when they see it, it blows their mind. It’s not what anyone would think sailing is about.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent ladybird warning for June as insect loves particular flower

June marks the peak flowering season for roses. Whether they’re climbing up walls and trellises or flourishing in borders and pots, roses are the essence of an English country garden and remain a firm favourite among gardeners.

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to do one thing if they spot butterflies near specific plants

Gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin has warned gardeners over a pretty creature which could actually wreak havoc with one vegetable crop

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5 d. ago Why you shouldn't put 'fat balls' out for the birds when the temperature rises

As the Usutu virus spreads, homeowners who feed birds in their gardens are urged to reduce bacteria as much as possible

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to put garlic in plant water until October for important reason

Putting garlic in some of your plant water can help protect some of your most vulnerable seedlings and plants from some unwelcome guests who are known to enjoy chowing down on them

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to shut all windows when doing one common task in June

If you live with hayfever sufferers, there's one simple trick to help prevent pollen from unnecessarily spreading into your home

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5 d. ago The hidden paradise waterfalls made famous on Instagram where two people died

The attraction is a magnet for tourists and locals alike, with waters that are always crystal clear and a series of tumbling water, but this week it was the site of tragedy, underlining the risks posed for those visiting the area

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