4 h. ago UK gardeners told to pour washing up liquid on lawns to tackle common problem in summer

The method might sound odd, but it can help fix an issue many UK gardeners face

Politics

40 h. ago Gardeners told mowing lawn before specific date is 'banned' and could harm environment

Every year gardeners are warned about the perils of cutting the lawn too early, with experts saying people should hold off mowing until a certain date in the summer

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners urged to place bucket of water in garden in July and August

Gardeners are being told to leave a bucket of muddy water in their gardens now

Politics

3 d. ago UK gardeners told to put bucket of muddy water in gardens right now

It can help to give your garden a 'boost'

Politics

3 d. ago Households told to sprinkle £1.10 item around red flag plants immediately

A seasoning you probably have in your kitchen already is said to be a perfect remedy to plants who attract endless pests, especially during the summer months

Economics

5 d. ago Gardeners told to hang their old CDs in the garden this month

Gardeners are being told to hang up old CDs in their gardens to stop birds from pinching their strawberries - and you can use DVDs too

Politics

6 d. ago Households told to do one thing before cutting tree down in your own garden

If a tree is causing you problems in your garden you need to be careful to check this one detail first - otherwise you can risk causing problems with your neighbours

Politics

9 d. ago UK households told 'do not' bin old CDs and hang them in your garden instead

It turns out there is a strange but simple way to make use of your old CDs whilst tackling a common gardening problem

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to 'take action' if you spot blackbirds in your garden

There are small changes you can make to help protect the beloved garden birds

Politics

2 w. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners told to carry out important task on 3 plants to 'guarantee summer

Pruning plants in June can seem like a daunting task, but it's crucial to ensure your garden thrives throughout the summer months. Here are three plants you should prune now

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners told to plant climbing flower transforming ugly fences with big blooms

Gardeners are all opting for this game-changing plant that requires minimal effort yet will help transform any dull-looking fence with its impressive colourful blooms

Politics

3 w. ago UK households told to prune 4 plants immediately but only after common sign

Gardening expert and TV presenter Diarmuid Gavin has told Brits to get their pruning tools out for these four shrubs that may need trimming back

Politics

3 w. ago UK households told to put plants by windows and doors as June heats up

Experts have urged all hay fever suffers to do one thing with house plants ahead of summer to help alleviate the allergy symptoms in the home and combat the pollen

Society

3 w. ago Gardeners told to use homemade weed fertiliser to grow 'bigger and juicier' tomatoes

Weeds can be a nightmare for gardeners, but one expert has revealed how you can turn them into a natural fertiliser that will help your tomato plants to grow healthy and produce larger fruits

Politics

3 w. ago Brits with butterflies in garden told to take urgent action 'before it's too late'

The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme has released the latest annual results and they show that 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies in the UK

Politics

4 w. ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

4 w. ago 'My neighbour had unhinged reaction when I told her she couldn't use my garden'

A woman has been left gobsmacked after her neighbour knocked on her door and demanded to be allowed to use her garden for an unexpected reason - and now things are very awkward

Politics

4 w. ago UK households told to keep weeds and put them in specific garden location

If you've just spent hours yanking out pesky weeds from your garden, don't throw them out just yet - there's a fantastic way you can re-use them to help your garden

Society