13 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago ‘The best song to play at a party is the one that gets people to leave’: Sananda Maitreya’s honest playlist

Stevie Wonder rocked the singer’s 10-year-old world and he’s secretly a huge fan of the Carpenters. But what novelty song did he drunkenly sing in karaoke in Japan?The first song I fell in love withI Want to Hold Your Hand and She Loves You by the Beatles are like my villain origin story. I was two years old and have no conscious memory of life before that. I can remember walking around our little apartment in East Orange, New Jersey, singing those songs.The first album I bought I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian conservative family. Remember Footloose? It was exactly like that. No dancing, no movies, no records. My aunt bought me Stevie Wonder’s Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants and I fell in love with Send One Your Love. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago A neighbour's tree is hanging over my garden — 4 experts all give same advice on cutting it

Lawyers and property experts explain what you can do if a neighbour's tree starts to grow over your fence and garden — and things you must know before you act

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1 week ago Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh names five plants 'I simply can't ever grow'

Alan Titchmarsh says his garden is unable to grow five plants, but they thrive in his daughters' homes just eight miles away from his

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Goldfinches will be attracted to your garden in winter by planting 1 flower they love

The colourful little birds are becoming a more common sight in gardens across the UK

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2 w. ago Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh names two plants he would 'ban forever'

Alan Titchmarsh has been a familiar face on our TV screens for decades, and has become synonymous with his love of gardening - but there are two plants he can't stand

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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