1 hour 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.

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11 h. ago The kitchen scrap that gets thrown away every day which can make peace lilies thrive

One key kitchen item you are binning regularly can be the difference between a drooping plant and a blooming flower

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23 h. ago Gardeners urged to make urgent checks to sheds and greenhouses in April

As we enter April, gardeners are encouraged to do these routine checks to sheds and greenhouses to avoid flooding the garden

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24 h. ago Warning to anyone with a garden pond to do this urgent task in April

Gardeners have been encouraged to do this simple task in April to ensure clear water in their garden ponds all summer long

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33 h. 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.

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43 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

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59 h. ago Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if tariffs make car prices go up

Trump says tariffs on foreign-made cars would would lead to increased sales of US-made carsDonald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he “couldn’t care less” if they do.The president’s comments came as the White House prepared to impose new tariffs on a range of consumer goods on 2 April, a move that has drawn criticism from international leaders and concerns about potential price increases for consumers.Guardian staff contributed reporting Continue reading...

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68 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

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69 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

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2 d. 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

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2 d. 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.

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3 d. 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

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3 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

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3 d. 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

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3 d. 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

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3 d. 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

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4 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

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4 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

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4 d. ago ‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs

Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they have offered too many concessionsMinisters and senior officials at every level of government are holding talks with US counterparts this weekend in a last-ditch effort to secure a carve-out from swingeing import taxes.Government sources said ministers were raising Donald Trump’s looming tariffs as the “No 1” issue in every conversation with the US. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Netflix fans only have days to watch Ryan Gosling's 'coolest movie ever'

Ryan Gosling's neo-noir Drive is all set to leave Netflix in the UK on April 9, meaning fans of the actor and the critically-acclaimed film only have a few days left to catch it on the streamer

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