13 h. ago Prevent black spot on roses with this essential July gardening task recommended by experts

There is a simple task you can do in July to help prevent black spot disease from ruining your beautiful flowers.

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45 h. ago These shoes are expert's top recommendation for keeping feet comfortable at summer festivals

Whether you're dancing into the early hours or spending the day walking miles around a festival's grounds, you need sturdy and comfortable shoes - and this expert has one top recommendation

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68 h. ago Gardeners with lavender told 'now is the perfect time' to carry out key task

Lavender is a beautiful plant to have in the garden, but it's important to know how to care for it, and there's a key task to carry out in July, according to a gardening expert

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3 d. ago Bird baths will stay thriving for birds in the heat if gardeners do 1 easy task

Birds do not sweat and need to regulate their temperature through panting, which can cause their small bodies to lose a lot of moisture, and they will need a lot more water to stay hydrated.

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4 d. ago Welsh homeowners with garden decking urged to do 1 task this summer or risk infestation

Experts are warning homeowners to check decking for pests as they seek shelter in decking during the summer months, with rats, ants, foxes and even snakes increasingly seeking shelter under the structure

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4 d. ago Monty Don urges Brits to sow one vegetable now or miss crucial harvesting date

Gardening expert Monty Don recommends getting stuck into planting this one delicious and versatile vegetable now if you want to enjoy its harvest by the time autumn rolls around

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to chop up old cans and place around plants immediately

Your garden will be terrorised by bugs no more after implementing this handy trick. Experts recommend using old cans to help protect your plant beds from this one nasty pest

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4 d. ago Sprinkle roses with cheap kitchen ingredient to fight off black spot and grow healthier

A home gardener has shared a simple trick to keeping roses looking healthy all-year-round. Black spot is the 'most serious' disease for roses, but there are ways to prevent it.

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to ditch one task this July for a healthy, lush lawn

Going a month without doing this task can help your lawn and also the local wildlife, and the bees

Society

7 d. ago Gardeners urged to keep hold of old milk cartons for crucial reason

No need to put your old milk jugs in the bin just yet - experts recommend one savvy way to reuse them to boost plants in your garden and cut down on plastic waste

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7 d. ago Gardeners told to keep broken egg shells and sprinkle over plants

This egg-cellent tip will keep your plants growing full and healthy - experts recommend saving your egg shells and using them to make a simple easy-to-use fertiliser

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8 d. ago The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector recommended by hair experts is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day

This is not a drill. The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector jumbo sized bottle is now on sale!

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8 d. ago Simple July task gives gardeners a 'second flush of flowers' this summer

A timely trim can rejuvenate early-flowering perennials, giving a garden a new lease of life in the height of summer, horticultural experts say

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1 week ago Brits urged to take house plants into the garden and do one simple thing

As July temperatures continue to swelter across the UK, experts have recommended one key way to keep your house plants healthy.

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1 week ago Best deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025: Expert tested recommendations

We’ve got the latest on Amazon Prime Day 2025, plus the best pre-sale deals to snap up now

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1 week ago Gardeners must to do one job before August to keep their plants healthy

As July comes to a close and we edge into August, there's one task gardeners should do to ensure their plants remain in good condition - and all you need is some soapy water

Society

2 w. ago An expert trainer recommends these three ‘essential’ exercises for health and longevity

Here’s how to start getting in ‘the best shape of your life’ with just one kettlebell

Science

2 w. ago UK households urged to cover soil in one item already in your garden

As the temperature heats up across the UK, an expert has recommended taking this one easy step to help protect your soil and garden plants from the sun's relentless rays

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2 w. ago PS Plus Essential July 2025 games release time, and when you can download the PS5 and PS4 games

PS Plus Essential subscribers have been treated to an impressive line-up of games this month, with Diablo 4 set to be available to download for free very soon

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2 w. ago Aldi offering a 'sand proof' beach blanket for summer and it's less than £7

Aldi is about to drop a whole host of essential beach items from Sunday, July 6.

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