5 h. ago Stop rats invading your garden this autumn with these three easy steps

As autumn sets in, many people will start feeding garden birds but are concerned about attracting rats

Events

14 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use easy trick to help frogs get through autumn

There are plenty of jobs to do in the garden as autumn takes hold but one simple hack could help wildlife survive the colder months, according to TV star and gardening expert Monty Don

Politics

62 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use simple trick to help protect hedgehogs in autumn

The green-fingered expert has shared his top tasks for gardeners in October - and one of them will help protect an array of little animals as they prepare for the winter months

Politics

64 h. ago Monty Don shares easy trick to squeeze one last bloom from dahlias this autumn

Dahlias are known for their incredibly diverse and colourful flowers, ranging from small, daisy-like blooms to large, pompom shapes. They are a favourite for late summer and autumn gardens, providing beautiful cut flowers

Politics

8 d. ago Rats in my garden stressed me out for years – then £1 kitchen buy got rid of them for good

IT'S that time of year when rats are most active while they look for food and shelter. And gardens, with their compost, plants and easy hiding spots, often become a target. But one gardener has revealed the simple £1 fix that fixed her outdoor rodent problem. Speaking to Balustrade Superstore, a UK home and glass...

Economics

2 w. ago Create your own beer garden – hops are easy to grow and will keep you in tasty ale

To make home-brewed beer, why not grow your own hops? They’re easy to propagate from a rhizome or stem cutting, though they need plenty of roomMy partner’s childhood home had a collection of beer barrels, each at a different stage of the brewing process, with one always ready to taste. When we moved out of our tiny flat and into a house, a brewing kit arrived in the post as a housewarming gift from his parents, soon followed by a small hop plant from an old friend, which now takes up more room than anything else in the veg patch.This perennial has proved easy to grow. Once established, you can expect a flush of bines (similar to vines) to emerge every spring, bearing hop flowers, or “cones”, which are ready to be picked about now. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Tomatoes will finally ripen if easy 10 minute job is done as soon as possible

Tomatoes need to be harvested in September as if left too long on the vine once the weather gets cold then the fruit will be damaged and unusable but there is a method to make sure they still ripen

Politics

2 w. ago Monty Don shares simple tip to keep lavender plants from becoming 'woody' and 'leggy'

One mistake could easily lead to your lavender plants becoming "woody" and "leggy".

Economics