52 h. ago We live on the edge of Las Vegas... when people see the view from our back gardens it freaks them out

With its huge five-star hotels and casinos, bright lights, and buffets, Las Vegas is famous for being a city of excess. But the edge of Sin City couldn't be more different.

Society

61 h. ago Gardener explains his method for a lush lawn after people beg him to share secret

If your lawn is looking a little sorry for itself, then this six-step guide will help you to give it a new lease of life, and it's easier than you might think

Society

4 d. ago People in Greater Manchester area set to be charged for garden waste collections from June 1

People living in the area need to subscribe by May 16

Politics

4 d. ago People can be fined £20k for building shed in their garden this spring

As the weather warms up, many homeowners are turning their attention to their gardens - but before you start building that dream summer house or home office, there's something you need to know

Economics

8 d. ago How to prevent and remove mould from your patio this spring according to an expert

As the spring weather comes in, people find themselves using their garden more often. However due to the harsh winter weather and the spring rain mould could be growing on your patio - here is how to get rid of it

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Space junk’: huge astronaut statue coming to Perth park is one giant leap too far for many

Council criticised over plan to replace beloved public artwork with 7-metre tall effigy of spaceman created by a former Wall Street traderGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe City of Perth is under increasing pressure to drop its plans to replace one of the city’s most beloved public artworks with a 7-metre tall effigy of an astronaut, which as been derided as a piece of “factory-produced space junk”.Until four years ago, Ore Obelisk, affectionately known as The Kebab by the people of Perth, stood in the heritage-listed Stirling Gardens in the heart of the city. The 15-metre work made from local geological minerals, created by the architect, artist and Perth’s first city planner, Paul Ritter, was erected in 1971 to celebrate Western Australia’s population reaching one million, and was one of the city’s first public artworks.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Technology

2 w. ago Gardener lists five common mistakes people make when they start out

Sam Smith says there has been a surge in gardening, but people often make the same mistakes at the beginning

Politics

2 w. ago People with trail cameras needed for hedgehog conservation study

A new study aims to help monitor native, wild hedgehogs by harnessing the combined potential of personal trail cameras in people’s gardens.

Politics

2 w. ago Travellers invaded Tesco car park then went on rampage: Group pitched up caravans then harassed shoppers, stole food and tried to get into cars before thieving from Currys and Wickes

Police were first made aware of the group after receiving reports of people entering residents' gardens, assaults and stones being thrown at a park in West Sussex.

Events

2 w. ago New garden opened by Bellshill Community Council and North Lanarkshire Council

The new community garden offers an attractive area for people to enjoy as well as enhancing biodiversity.

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners 'must do' one key job in April or you'll ‘miss your chance’

A gardening expert is urging people to get to work sooner rather than later as you may miss your chance for a beautiful display

Politics

3 w. ago Monty Don explains one gardening task you should never do until after June 21

Monty Don has shared his expert advice on when gardeners should be mowing their lawns - and it's a little later than most people may think. The gardening expert explains all

Politics

3 w. 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

Events

3 w. ago People with gardens told not to mow their lawns until September

A 'devastating' update has been issued

Politics

3 w. ago Bin men show what really happens to garden waste when it's collected

Bin men have finally shown what really happens when you put your garden waste out to be collected - and people can't believe what their discarded weeds turn into

Politics

3 w. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

Politics