25 h. ago Households urged to leave uncooked £1 kitchen staple out for birds now

Experts say a humble, uncooked kitchen staple could give your garden visitors a vital boost, but only if you use it in the right way

Society

35 h. ago Garden wildlife experts urge households to leave out 88p breakfast item for birds

Stale, unsweetened cereal can be a welcome snack for many common bird species - but there are important rules to follow to make sure it's safe for them to eat

Politics

45 h. ago Households urged to save plastic bottles and add to garden immediately

If you have old plastic bottles lying around, don't toss them out - they can actually be recycled into a handy item that will help you grow many different kinds of plants

Politics

46 h. ago Households urged to leave out one stale 88p breakfast item for birds

Garden birds can benefit from one stale breakfast item lurking in your cupboard, but it’s important to serve it correctly to keep them safe and healthy

Politics

49 h. ago Urgent bacteria warning to households with rugs or carpets that appear 'clean'

Households are urged to clean rugs and carpets frequently to prevent foul smells and the build-up of harmful bacteria which cannot be seen by the naked eye

Events

3 d. ago Households in new builds urged to avoid specific type of lawn

A gardening TikToker has a host of tips for people living in new-build homes to bring more wildlife back to their garden - and their top tip is to avoid one type of lawn

Society

3 d. ago Households with robins in the garden are urged never to do one thing

Robins are a national favourite among bird species, representing hope, but enthusiasts who want to spy the red-breasted birds have been warned to do so from a distance

Politics

3 d. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle £1 kitchen staple around seedlings immediately

Turn away from expensive bottles of garden sprays, because the cinnamon in your cupboard might just be the cheap, nice-smelling fix you've been looking for to save your plants

Economics

4 d. ago Households urged to spread £1.20 kitchen staple to get rid of wasps

Angry wasps can become a nuisance in summer as they whizz around you, your drinks, and food in just about any outdoor area - but there's a solution to keep them away

Economics

4 d. ago Gardeners issued crucial fertiliser warning after UK blasted with heatwave

Gardeners are being urged to follow this simple advice when it comes to fertilising their lawns after a hot spell, with households urged to trust the morning and evening watering routine

Events

5 d. ago UK households urged to keep windows closed from Friday until Saturday

Hot weather is still expected in parts of the country on Friday and Saturday, as the Met Office confirmed 29C was recorded in London this week - and Brits are being urged to take action

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged not to cut their grass in May for vital reason

An expert gardener has issued key advice as we enter 'No Mow May'

Politics

5 d. ago Households on benefits including Universal Credit urged to act today to get cheap broadband

The deal offers average speeds of 36Mbps and is available only to those claiming certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support

Politics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis urges UK households to stock up on emergency supplies – here’s what to buy now

Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis warned it’s not just blackouts we should be ready for – from tinned food to power banks, here’s what he says to keep at home.

Politics

6 d. ago Households urged to save sprouting potatoes and plant them immediately

If you want to grow your very own potatoes then make sure to save your old sprouting spuds - an expert explains how to plant them quickly and easily in time for summer

Politics

6 d. ago Households with no time urged to plant these 'neglect thriving' flowers

If you're too busy to grow a bountiful garden this summer there is no need to miss out - these delightful climbing plants require little to no care and will grow almost anywhere

Politics

7 d. ago Households urged to pour vodka down drains ahead of UK's 'mini heatwave'

Smells coming from your drains can worsen in the hot weather

Society

7 d. ago Households urged to sprinkle 75p kitchen staple in garden to keep 3 pests away

If your garden is being chewed up by greedy pests then make sure to add this one cheap item to your plant beds - which will help keep hungry critters away for good

Politics

8 d. ago Gen Z love using this kitchen staple: is rice water really the key to incredibly glossy hair?

Starchy water is being praised as an all-in-one solution to hair woes, but does it live up to the hype?

Politics

9 d. ago Households urged to save avocado stones and bury them in soil

If you want to grow your very own avocado plant then follow these simple steps - just make sure not to throw out the seed the next time you buy an avocado

Politics