Don't Throw Away Toilet Roll Tubes—Use Them in Your Garden This January
Gardening expert Ish shares three ways to reuse toilet roll tubes in the garden: compost, seedling pots, and weed barriers.
Category : Environment
Winter Lawn Danger: Remove This Item to Avoid Snow Mould
Gardeners warned to clear fallen leaves to prevent snow mould, a fungal disease that can cause serious lawn damage in winter.
Peace lilies will 'burst with flowers' using 1 cup of leftover kitchen staple
Peace lilies can be encouraged to bloom with a natural fertiliser made from leftover rice water, applied monthly.
Fridge Storage Keeps Potatoes Fresh for Five Months, Say Experts
Storing potatoes in the fridge can keep them fresh for up to five months, according to social media users and food waste experts.
Mary Berry's Sausage Rolls: Comfort Food in 25 Min
Mary Berry's homemade sausage rolls are the 'most comforting of all foods' and bake in just 25 minutes. This simple recipe yields crispy, flavorful rolls perfect for picnics.
UK’s Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists reveal worst-case UK climate scenarios: 4°C warming, 2m sea-level rise, and 6°C cooling from ocean current collapse, urging better preparedness.
April Lawn Care Tips: Simple Jobs for a Lush Spring Garden
Simple April lawn care jobs from Meadow Mania: mowing, debris clearing, moss treatment, and overseeding for a lush spring garden.
Stop Dust on Skirting Boards and Blinds with Dryer Sheets
Use tumble dryer sheets to repel dust from blinds and skirting boards for weeks, a cheap and effective cleaning hack.
Avoid These 3 Hydrangea Errors For Summer Blooms
Gardening expert Ben Hilton reveals three common hydrangea mistakes that can prevent summer blooms, including incorrect soil pH, wrong pruning timing, and inadequate watering.
Stop Boiling Pasta: Frying Pan Method Is Quicker and Easier
Culinary experts recommend cooking pasta in a frying pan instead of a pot to save time and reduce washing-up. One-pan pasta dishes cook in about 10 minutes.
US Agriculture Secretary Mocked for 'Piece of Chicken and Broccoli' Meal Advice
US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins mocked for suggesting a $3 meal of chicken, broccoli and tortilla as a money-saving option amid rising grocery costs.
10-Second Task for Greener Lawn in July Heat
Raise your mower's cutting height for 10 seconds weekly in July to keep grass green and healthy during hot weather, says lawn expert Robbie Lynn.
Glyphosate Found in Children's Playgrounds Across UK
Glyphosate residues found in UK playgrounds, prompting calls for restrictions amid health concerns.
Gardeners Warned of £400 Fine for Putting Soil in Green Bins
Gardeners warned of £400 fine for putting soil in green bins. Experts say soil can ruin compost batches and lead to landfill.
Coalition Demands Environment Bill Split In Parliament Fight
Coalition pushes to split environment bill, prioritising fast-track projects over nature protections, ahead of parliamentary debate.
Man Survives Bear Attack in Japanese Public Toilet
A 69-year-old security guard survives a bear attack in a public toilet in Gunma, Japan, amid a record surge in bear incidents.
Save Rainwater Before Hosepipe Bans Hit
Hosepipe bans announced for London and south-east England from April 5. Experts question effectiveness, suggest leak fixes and metering.
Green Tea Outranks Apples for Heart Health: Study
New research reveals green tea contains more heart-healthy flavanols than apples, blueberries, and strawberries, ranking fourth among fruit and vegetables for flavanol content.
Climate Change Fuels Avalanche Surge, Threatening Ski Resorts
Climate change is increasing avalanche risks and forcing ski resort closures across Europe, with about 100 deaths annually.
Nationals Vote to Abandon Net Zero Target Amid Coalition Tensions
Nationals members vote to abandon net zero target, setting up formal partyroom decision amid Coalition tensions.
Monty Don's Urgent Fruit Tree Care Advice for Summer
Gardening expert Monty Don explains the key fruit tree care task you should do now for the best crop in June, including thinning fruit and letting grass grow tall.
Gardeners Urged to Ditch Slug Pellets to Save Hedgehogs
The RHS and RSPCA urge gardeners to stop using slug pellets to protect hedgehogs, which face extinction in the UK. Metaldehyde pellets are banned but may still lurk in sheds.
Wirral Mum Runs 7 Marathons on 7 Continents for Cancer
Wirral fitness instructor Vicky Crowden, 47, will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days to raise £150,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after her husband Neil's stage 4 melanoma diagnosis.
Boiling Water and Salt: A Natural Weed Killer That Works in Days
A natural weed killer using salt and boiling water can remove patio weeds in three days, according to an eco-friendly gardening influencer.
Alabama Wheelie Bin Washes Up on Dorset Beach After 5,000-Mile Atlantic Journey
A wheelie bin from Alabama, USA, washed up on a Dorset beach after a 5,000-mile Atlantic journey, likely lost during Hurricane Sally in 2020.
Premium Tea Bags Release Billions of Microplastics into Your Brew, Study Finds
Study finds premium plastic tea bags release billions of microplastic particles into hot water, urging consumers to choose loose or paper-packaged tea.
Gardeners Warned: Never Use Slug Pellets for Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are at risk of extinction in the UK, and gardeners must avoid using metaldehyde slug pellets, which can be fatal. The RHS advises safe disposal of old pellets and using alternatives like ferric phosphate.
Gardeners Told to Avoid Slug Pellets to Save Hedgehogs
Gardeners are urged to avoid using slug pellets to protect hedgehogs, which are vulnerable to extinction. The RSPCA and RHS warn that metaldehyde pellets, now banned, can poison hedgehogs.
Race Play: Controversial Kink Gaining Popularity in BDSM
Race play, a BDSM practice involving racial dynamics, is rising in demand. Experts and practitioners discuss its appeal, risks, and the line between fantasy and reality.
Mutant bed bugs resistant to insecticides rising in UK
Bedbug infestations in the UK are soaring as the insects become increasingly resistant to major insecticides, with one London borough reporting a 40% rise in cases compared to 2025.
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