36 h. ago Boost your roses' growth and longevity with three kitchen scraps this July

Roses are in full bloom now that summer has arrived, but there is a simple way to get healthier and more vibrant flowers by feeding them the right fertiliser

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8 d. ago India bat England into submission as Stokes’ threadbare attack drags its feet | Andy Bull

An unforgiving pitch and some uninspiring bowling gave Shubman Gill’s tourists an inch and they took a mileThe sun shone, the wind blew, the grass grew, and India batted. And batted. And batted. They batted on so long that summer’s roses had budded, bloomed and withered again before they were finished. Excited little kids who had taken seats in the family stand first thing in the morning left it as jaded pensioners in the evening.It was even rumoured that a man who had come up from London to catch the end of the innings was able to use the newly finished HS2. Among all their other achievements India’s batsmen even silenced the Barmy Army, so that by the very end the volume in the Hollies Stand was reduced to the sort of somnolent hum usually heard at Lord’s. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's split blamed on 'curse' involving superstar singer as fans raise concerns

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's shock split has been blamed on a wild fan theory, The Rosé curse.

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2 w. ago Roses that aren't flowering will 'bloom better than ever' thanks to one scrap

For some, growing roses that stay healthy and thriving can feel like a daunting task

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2 w. ago The 'common mistake' people make with roses that stops them blooming

Roses may be wilting in the hot weather, but there is one thing you need to make sure you are not doing if you want to save your flowers

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Roses and hydrangeas bloom magnificently with two kitchen scraps in the soil

If you're looking to give your roses or hydrangeas a bit of a boost, then there are two kitchen scraps that could help your flowers bloom and look bigger and better than ever before

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