42 h. ago ‘A tapestry of stone’: the first Ismaili Centre in the US rises in the heart of Texas

Architect Farshid Moussavi is behind a tranquil and timeless new building where Houston’s 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community can come together. But how has she created something that looks so delicate out of stone?On a hot autumn day in southern Texas, monarch butterflies flit around the gardens of Houston’s new Ismaili Centre. Fragile and gaudy, they are on their way south to overwinter in Mexico, travelling up to 3,000 miles in a typical migration cycle, an epic feat of insectile endurance.Their combination of delicacy and stamina is an apt metaphor for the Ismaili Centre, a building that has taken seven years to realise and is designed to last for a century or more. It’s a place where Houston’s 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community, one of the largest in the US, can practise their faith but it’s also a venue for shared activities. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Families given 'important' reason to leave one area of garden 'untidy'

Garden expert David Denyer has shared his top tips on how to tidy your garden in autumn

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6 d. ago Everyone with a garden shed told 'remove items' and 'use £5 solution'

As the gardening season winds down through autumn and winter, now is the perfect time to ensure your garden tools are stored correctly and your shed is properly organised

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7 d. ago When to clear fallen leaves this winter and mistake that can kill wildlife

The autumn leaves are falling, keeping gardeners busy. But they are also a valuable resource in the garden. Here's what you need to know about leaf collection and what to do with them afterwards

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8 d. ago Welsh households with brambles in garden urged to act in November

Brambles can be a real nuisance for gardeners, especially in Wales. If you're someone who has some outdoors, then you need to act quickly, according to a gardening expert

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9 d. ago Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden shares why you should keep garden leaves this autumn

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden has shared a video on social media, urging people not to clear away all the leaves in their garden, as they are "not just garden clutter"

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9 d. ago 3 reasons Deborah Meaden is telling people to keep autumn leaves in their garden

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden has shared a video on social media, urging people not to clear away all the leaves in their garden, as they are "not just garden clutter"

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9 d. ago Robins will be frightened by 'bully' pigeons and magpies if you make 1 mistake in garden

A flock of larger birds may start to congregate in your garden in autumn and winter as they seek food. Heres how to keep them away from your feeders.

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1 week ago Welsh households urged to follow plumber's 3 tips to make radiators heat up faster and feel hotter

If your radiators aren't heating up your home effectively, there are three simple steps you can take to resolve the issue - and you won't need to call out a plumber

Society

2 w. ago Four top tips for your garden over autumn & winter to help save cash in the long run

JUST because the weather has turned, don’t stop giving your outdoor areas some love and attention. Making the effort over autumn and winter will not only give you a space to enjoy when it’s chilly, but will help save cash in the long run. Follow these tips . . . TIDY UP: Use sunny late autumn days to...

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2 w. ago Gardeners' World's star says 'avoid' one thing during vital autumn gardening task

Gardeners' World presenter Joe Swift has shared the best time to mulch your garden beds ahead of the cold winter months - and there is one thing you should definitely 'avoid'

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to do 1 thing with autumn leaves before the end of November

Gardening expert Tom Strowlger has shared a simple way to dispose of fallen leaves that allows you to give back to the garden - and it's something you should do before the end of November

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2 w. ago Snake plants will be healthy and happy in autumn if gardeners avoid 2 mistakes

Snake plants are a popular choice of houseplant in the UK, and with good reason. They are easy to care for, don't require much watering, and can thrive in low light conditions.

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3 w. ago Simple homemade spray will keep rats and mice away from your garden this autumn

Gardening expert shares a simple hack to keep rodents from making a new home in your garden.

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3 w. ago Hydrangeas will come back 'stronger, bigger and healthier' after 1 November garden job

Doing one simple gardening task can help hydrangeas to become bigger and healthier

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task to help hedgehogs this autumn

Many people throw their carved pumpkins into the garden to feed animals, but this could be incredibly dangerous for some creatures.

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3 w. ago Robins will flock to your garden in autumn if you leave out 1 type of food

The RSPB advises we should continue providing bird food and water "on a regular basis" throughout autumn and winter - and there's one particular food it recommends

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3 w. ago Blue tits will be attracted to your garden all autumn with one small change

Blue tits are one of the most common and recognisable visitors across UK gardens and here's how they will be enticed to visit your cherished outdoor space this auutmn.

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3 w. ago Welsh households urged to put toilet roll tubes in their gardens in autumn

Gardening expert Ish urged gardeners to save up one household item to help with some important tasks in the garden

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3 w. ago The kitchen cupboard staple to ‘plant’ in your garden to fend off slugs and snails this winter

THERE'S a handy trick to treat your garden this Autumn, and it promises to banish slugs, snails, and other pests with tails. The hack costs less than £1 and has been recommended by a horticulture expert as a chemical-free alternative to other repellants. Once you've enjoyed your cup of tea, rather than chucking the bag...

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