17 h. ago How to prevent and remove mould from your patio this spring according to an expert

As the spring weather comes in, people find themselves using their garden more often. However due to the harsh winter weather and the spring rain mould could be growing on your patio - here is how to get rid of it

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46 h. ago Debenhams' garden furniture set 'a haven of comfort and elegance' now 66% off

The five-piece garden set from Debenhams comes with two corner sofas, a middle sofa, one footstool and a table

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69 h. ago Deter pigeons from your garden this spring by adding this 1 colour to your space

Incorporating these colours into your garden could stop the birds from wanting to come in.

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2 d. ago Hanging egg chairs are the hottest garden furniture trend: These are the best picks for 2025

Spring is here, and with it the promise of evenings spent lounging in the garden (come on, sunshine!).

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1 week ago Get your garden Easter ready with Dunelm's £29 garden table shoppers say 'looks so chic'

The garden accessory comes in a serene spring shade to get in the spirit of the season

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1 week ago The Faber/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize 2025 – enter now!

The annual award for aspiring cartoonists – which now boasts its own evening event – offers the chance to be published in the Observer and win £1,000, with past winners landing book and film dealsThis year, we have decided to launch the annual Faber/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize with an event as well as an announcement: an evening that will hopefully be highly enjoyable for anyone who has followed the progress of the award, as well as helpful to those who might be thinking of entering this time around. On 9 April, then, come along to the Bindery in Hatton Garden, London, where a panel will discuss graphic novels in general and our prize in particular – tickets are still available. On stage will be last year’s brilliant judges, Luke Healy and Posy Simmonds, as well as Lesley Imgart, who won the 2024 prize for her charming, funny comic Witch Way?. The event will be chaired by me, and I hope to see you there.But back to the details of 2025. As ever, the winner of the prize ...

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1 week ago Gardeners urged to add £1 kitchen staple to bird feed to deter rats

Gardeners are told to use a kitchen essential to help deter unwanted wildlife pests coming at bird feeders in the upcoming months of spring and summer - and it doesn't cost a lot of money.

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1 week ago Best plants to prune in April to 'stimulate healthy growth and flowers'

April sees the garden come alive with flowers and new foliage but it is also the time to start pruning your plants and shrubs to remove old, diseased or damaged growth and encourage new growth

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to place cotton balls around their garden immediately

Rodents like rats can be quite a burden when it comes to ruining our garden spaces, but there's one way to get rid of them - and all you need is a pack of cotton balls

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3 w. ago Gardening tool set hailed the 'perfect companion' slashed to only £28 in Amazon Spring Sale

Amazon's discounted set may come in handy if you've a mum who likes garden ahead of Mother's Day

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to leave used washing up sponges around their gardens

The yellow sponges you use to clean dishes could come of use in your garden this spring

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last month Woman's simple 23p kitchen staple to stop rats coming into your garden

A woman who grows her own vegetables and has four bunnies to look after has shared a simple and cheap tip to stop rats from coming into your garden - and it's all thanks to an item they 'hate'

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