6 h. ago Rats will stay out of your garden 'for good' if you grow 6 plants 'they hate'

Rats are more likely to enter gardens in winter as they look for a warm shelter, but there are some simple ways to deter them without using harmful chemicals

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12 h. ago 'Steak, sofa, sex' is the perfect date night as couples ditch the evening out

The majroity of lovers say they aren't interested in going out to eat on a date night anymore - and would rather stay in for a snuggly one on the settee with sizzling slabs of meat

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7 d. ago Sow vegetable in October for delicious bumper crop in spring

Broad beans are a great crop to grow in the vegetable garden, they are easy to grow and are a great source of protein. They are also a good source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as being high in fibre.

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8 d. ago IRS unveils federal income tax brackets for 2026 — how those changes affect you

Tax rate percentages will stay the same thanks to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

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8 d. ago Higher interest rates will strengthen household spending, Bank policymaker says

Catherine Mann said interest rates need to stay higher for longer in order to tackle elevated inflation in the UK.

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1 week ago The UK's 'most dangerous' migrant town: Resort where hotel migrants now say they would rather go home than stay at taxpayer expense

Such is the demise of Bournemouth, even asylum seekers living in hotels this week said they would rather return to their native countries than carry on living here.

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1 week ago Robins will always return to your garden if you grow 7 plants they love

Robins are a common sight in gardens across the UK, but there are certain plants you can grow to encourage them to visit more often - and they're perfect for autumn

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3 w. ago Monty Don's simple hack to get 'free plants' in your garden time and time again

Autumn might be upon us, but gardening aficionado Monty Don has shared a simple way to grow a whole garden of brand-new plants this September at absolutely no cost

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3 w. ago Banish slugs from your garden for good by growing 1 plant they 'hate'

Slugs and snails can be a nuisance in the garden, but there is a simple way to get rid of them for good - and it doesn't involve using harmful chemicals

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3 w. ago 'I'm a garden expert and anyone can grow these 4 plants and use them to cook'

Growing your own herbs at home can be a great way to save money and add a touch of freshness to your cooking. Here are four herbs that are perfect for beginners

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4 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...

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