21 h. ago Garden pro’s 11 top tips bring Winter wow factor to pot planting – including quirky hack with common household item

AS Winter knocks on our door - it's easy to forget you can still plant beautiful combinations to light up your inside and outside space. Mother and daughter team Nicky and Holly Barsby have won five RHS Gold medals for their container gardening. They run plant shop  In The Garden - in West Hampstead, London...

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39 h. ago Blackbirds will keep visiting garden if you put 1 plant outside in November

Blackbirds are a common sight in gardens across the UK, and there's a simple way to encourage them to visit your outdoor space during the winter months. All you need is a simple plant

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2 w. ago UK households risk £50k fine if Halloween pumpkins aren't disposed of correctly

People risk being fined between £400 and £1,000, or more, if they don't dispose of their pumpkins responsibly

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2 w. ago Rats and mice will 'avoid visiting' garden if you grow 1 plant

If you're looking for an affordable way to keep rodents at bay, there's a simple trick you can try at home. The simple plant could help keep mice and rats away for good

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2 w. ago North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 British jobs at risk 

A NORTH Sea oil and gas firm filed for administration yesterday, putting thousands of British jobs at risk.  Petrofac employs about 2,000 people at its UK base in Aberdeen, including 1,200 offshore employees and a further 800 training and operational roles.  The oil services group is tumbling into insolvency after a planned restructure collapsed last...

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2 w. ago Winter blooms and 'soft fruit': Three things experts say you can plant in your garden this November

If you’re dreaming of a bold-hued tulip bed in the spring, now’s the time to make it happen 🌷

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2 w. ago Men need twice as much exercise as women to lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers suggest ‘sex-specific strategies’ after analysis of cardiovascular health improvementsMen may need to exercise twice as much as women to achieve the same reduction in coronary heart disease risk, according to researchers, who say healthy living guidelines should take account of the sex differences.Scientists analysed physical activity records from more than 80,000 people and found that the risk of heart disease fell 30% in women who clocked up 250 minutes of exercise each week. In contrast, men needed to reach 530 minutes, or nearly nine hours, a week to see the same effect. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rats will steer clear of your home and garden if you grow common plant they detest

If you're looking to keep rats out of your garden naturally, this common plant is the perfect solution. It's also easy to grow and has a lovely scent, making it a great addition to any garden.

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2 w. ago People risking £20,000 fines if they remove common plant from their garden

Gardening professionals shared some of the lesser-known laws around the UK, the potential fines for breaking them and what to be aware of before you start digging around your garden

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3 w. ago The kitchen cupboard staple to ‘plant’ in your garden to fend off slugs and snails this winter

THERE'S a handy trick to treat your garden this Autumn, and it promises to banish slugs, snails, and other pests with tails. The hack costs less than £1 and has been recommended by a horticulture expert as a chemical-free alternative to other repellants. Once you've enjoyed your cup of tea, rather than chucking the bag...

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3 w. ago Robins will come to your garden all year if you plant one bulb in the borders

This bright bloom is a great source of food for the nation's favourite bird

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3 w. ago Plant one garden bulb now to attract robins to your garden all

Robins are a common sight in British gardens, but they are more likely to visit if you have the right plants and food sources available. Here's how to attract them throughout the year.

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3 w. ago Robins and goldfinches flock to the garden if they see 1 pretty plant

Robins and goldfinches are two of the most beautiful birds you can spot in your garden, and there's one plant that can help attract them to your outdoor space.

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4 w. ago Goldfinches will keep coming back to gardens with 1 flower that's their favourite food

Here's how to attract colourful goldfinches to your garden with one simple plant that they absolutely love to eat

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