12 h. 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

13 h. ago UK gardeners told to put bucket of muddy water in gardens right now

It can help to give your garden a 'boost'

Politics

20 h. 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

31 h. ago Gardeners urged to put bucket of water in their garden right now

Gardeners are being urged to leave a bucket of muddy water in their garden during both July and August to attract frogs - here's everything you need to know

Politics

36 h. ago Garden experts share the best hours to water plants to avoid ‘killing them’ – not AM

Gardeners need to water their plants diligently to ensure they flourish and grow, but the time of day they do it is critical to their health and well-being

Events

60 h. 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

3 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

6 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

8 d. ago Homeowner is ordered to tear down £180k bungalow he built in in his back garden without planning permission because he 'thought it was fine'

Mark Jones, 55, replaced an old garage in his back garden with a two-bedroom 'granny flat', hooking up the electricity, water and internet to his house in March 2019.

Economics

1 week ago The 'common mistake' people make with roses that stops them blooming

Roses may be wilting in the hot weather, but there is one thing you need to make sure you are not doing if you want to save your flowers

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

1 week ago Add one ingredient to water to stop plants wilting during heatwave

A hosepipe ban could be on the way - so gardeners are being urged to be strategic with the way they water plants, especially those in pots or containers on the patio

Events

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to keep 7 houseplants that survive without water for weeks

While it's nice to have houseplants, it can be hard to look after them all, especially if you are going on holiday or lead a busy life - so here are some pretty low-maintenance and forgiving plants

Events

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

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to put garlic in plant water until October for important reason

Putting garlic in some of your plant water can help protect some of your most vulnerable seedlings and plants from some unwelcome guests who are known to enjoy chowing down on them

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Best filtered shower heads for homes with hard water – reviewed

These screw-in products remove harsh impurities from your shower water – a kinder option for your hair and skin. Ellie Davis gives her top picks

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