18 h. ago Warning to anyone with daffodils to act before making costly mistake

They're the herald of spring, adding their pop of yellow around Britain and Ireland, but how you treat your daffs now will influence how well they grow back next year

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37 h. ago Passengers on Heathrow flight 'abandoned' at remote airfield due to visa issue after emergency landing

The Virgin Atlantic service was diverted to a remote military base in Turkey, allegedly leaving passengers including pregnant women ‘with no food’

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45 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'act now' pruning warning for hydrangeas

If you want your hydrangeas to turn out as vibrant and healthy as possible this summer, then make sure to do this one important step to stop them from becoming damaged

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50 h. ago Gardening expert issues warning to anyone with certain tree in their garden

Japanese maples are a popular choice for gardens, but people are being warned of making one simple mistake if they have one in their garden

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60 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone using a pressure washer to clean decking

As households begin their spring cleaning, gardeners are advised to make this simple switch when cleaning their timber decks to avoid causing irreversible damage

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61 h. ago Gardening expert's warning to anyone with Japanese maple tree in their garden

Japanese maples have become a firm favourite among garden enthusiasts, but there are some important care tips that owners should be aware of to keep the trees looking their best

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61 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to avoid 'worst thing you can do' to your lawn

Gardeners are being warned against a common practice this spring that can be detrimental to the health of lawns later on in the year.

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3 d. ago Keep pigeons away from bird feeders with expert's five key tips

Pigeons are known to be greedy birds who often leave other species with little to no food

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3 d. ago Monty Don issues urgent tulip warning to gardeners before May to stop them from dying

If you're growing tulips in your garden this spring, then Monty Don advises you make sure to do this one important step - otherwise you risk them dying before they can bloom

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4 d. ago Gardeners warned of three foods you should never leave out for birds or risk £5k fine

Many gardeners are trying to do their bit to help - but you could land yourself in trouble if you feed them the wrong foods

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4 d. ago Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in areas controlled by resistance groupsAftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guideMyanmar’s military is facing criticism over continued airstrikes and claims it is blocking aid to earthquake survivors, as international agencies urged “unfettered access” to humanitarian aid in the conflict-riven nation.The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday has caused widespread destruction, killing more than 2,000 people and leaving affected areas in dire need of basic necessities such as food and water. Continue reading...

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffs

As they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldn’t be back

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Gardeners warned about nightmare lurking in your lawn that's destroying grass

Ecologist and botanist Becky Searle shares her tips for cultivating glorious grass - and how to trouble-shoot any problems on your plot, including the stomach-churning reason for those dry patches

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8 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

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1 week ago Simple cotton earbud trick could help you avoid damaging your lawn

Experts have warned gardeners to make sure their grass is the right height before getting their lawn mowers out - with a simple cotton ear bud trick to help you

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1 week ago Gardening warning for any Brits adding plants to their balcony this spring

If you're looking to spruce up your balcony with some plants then make sure you take note of one crucial factor - otherwise you risk wasting your time and money

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1 week ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone feeding their garden plants this spring

If you're trying to grow your plants in time for the summer, you should be careful how you're feeding them. An expert warns that the wrong amount of food can be harmful

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2 w. ago How to turn excess celery leaves into celery salt – recipe | Waste not

If you ever wondered how to make celery salt, read on: it’s superbly thrifty and simpleI came across homemade celery salt by accident. As part of my ongoing mission to use up every part of any vegetable, I dehydrated some celeriac leaves to use as a garnish for a savoury cheese and mushroom porridge (see next week’s column), and was astounded by their rich, umami flavour. It was then that I realised they could be ground with sea salt to make that old kitchen staple, celery salt. Celery salt can be used to replace regular table salt and as a flavour enhancer for just about any savoury dish, from soup to salad; it’s also delicious as a seasoning for meat or fish and, of course, makes a sublimely savoury bloody mary. Continue reading...

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