13 h. ago Gardeners urged to prune 5 plants in August 'before it's too late'

Here are five plants you should prune in August to ensure they will bloom to their full potential the following year

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17 h. ago Gardeners told to place spoonful of 'sugar water' in garden this weekend

Bees and bumblebees can often end up exhausted and in dire need of a boost in hot weather, so gardeners are being urged to use a spoonful of sugar water in their gardens this weekend

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31 h. ago UK households with artificial grass issued warning during heatwave

Anyone with artificial grass in their garden is being urged to follow this advice

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61 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

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4 d. ago Trucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia – in pictures

Photographer Christopher Herwig has travelled 10,000km in his quest to record this overlooked art form. He has documented the characteristics of each region – from Pakistan in the north to Sri Lanka in the south. Sadly, as a result of government directives, alongside the proliferation of cheap, mass-produced decorations, this vibrant cultural expression is in decline, making this project all the more vitalTrucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia is available for pre-order from FUEL publishing. Available late August Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK households urged to check bird feeders as seeds could put them in danger

If you have bird feeders set up in your garden then an expert has recommended making sure you check one vital thing - otherwise you could risk making birds sick

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to 'not waste a drop' of water with heatwave set to grip UK

Wondering how you can conserve more water for your garden? An expert shares his top water-saving tips to help you keep your plants hydrated during the hot weather

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to do one regular task that destroys 'rampant' weed

The flowers may look pretty but bindweed can be a real menace in the garden, wrapping itself around stems and branches - and there's only one way to remove it

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6 d. ago UK households urged to place two types of fruit on garden lawns

Experts say it is important to keep birds fed over summer as well as winter

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8 d. ago Man ‘to deny murder of Saudi student in Cambridge and argue self

Mohammed Algasim, 20, died in Mill Park, a street near the city’s main train station, late on August 1.

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to leave these two fruits on the lawn this August

It's a crucial time of the year for birds and experts have shared how you can help this summer

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to collaborate to help moths and hover flies thrive in cities

Researchers found moths and hover flies are more negatively affected by urbanisation than beesGardeners have been urged to work with their neighbours to support moths and hover flies after research found them to be particularly sensitive to urban landscapes.While bees get most of the attention when it comes to supporting pollinators in our cities, researchers found that their less glamorous – but no less important – counterparts from other orders are even more acutely affected by urbanisation. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Gardeners urged to 'prep the lawn' now to ensure grass is 'healthy' in autumn

Experts have shared the three essential tasks to complete now to ensure a thriving garden when the weather changes

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9 d. ago UK households urged to sprinkle chilli powder across gardens in August

It's the 'perfect time of year' for this gardening hack

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1 week ago Exact dates sweltering 37C heatwave will follow 'danger to life' Storm Floris

A wave of searing heat is set to descend in the second half of August, bringing highs in the late 30s after Storm Florris batters the UK. Swathes of the country are set to bake in the sun in the coming days.

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1 week ago Gardeners urged to put chilli powder in their garden this August

Gardeners are being urged to scatter chilli powder around their garden to help wildlife.

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3 w. ago Standup Susie McCabe looks back: ‘I knew very early on that I was different from other girls. Everyone else did, too’’

The Glaswegian comic on her close bond with her nana, coming out in a conservative, Catholic society, and how a friend’s choice comment kickstarted her careerBorn in Glasgow in 1980, Susie McCabe began her career in standup comedy in the early 2010s, quickly gaining recognition on the Scottish comedy circuit. The 2024 winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award, McCabe has supported Kevin Bridges and John Bishop on tour and, along with Frankie Boyle and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, hosts the podcast Here Comes the Guillotine. Her show, Femme Fatality, is on iPlayer now. She performs her new show Best Behaviour at Edinburgh fringe from 30 July to 24 August.I’m three years old and in my late nana’s ground-floor tenement Glasgow flat. She would have knitted that tank top, and the toy in my hand was a little monkey that my mum bought me as a present. Apparently I used to be obsessed with putting its feet in its mouth – I’m sure a therapist could have a fi...

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3 w. ago UK gardeners growing two vegetables urged to make vital check in August

Gardeners have been urged to conduct regular checks on these two popular vegetables throughout the month of August to encourage a healthy growth and production

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3 w. ago UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Gardeners are being urged to complete this one gardening job in August to prevent bigger tasks in the upcoming seasons - and it will only take a few minutes from your day

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to make 1p addition to birdbaths to support birds this summer

Birds love a birdbath and with the recent heatwaves they have proved a vital resource for many, but there's a simple addition that will keep it clean and looking good.

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