Mulching Japanese maples in September and October boosts health and fall colour. Organic mulch like compost, grass clippings, or leaves retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and stabilises soil temperature.
Mulching Japanese maples in September and October helps maintain vibrant fall colour, say gardening experts. Apply organic mulch now.
UK butchers True Bites recommend oven-cooking sausages instead of frying for evenly cooked, juicy results with less mess and no need to stand over the hob.
Cooking sausages in the oven instead of a frying pan gives a tastier, juicier result, says UK butchers True Bites. Here's their simple method.
Family butcher True Bites says oven cooking gives better, tastier sausages with even heat, less mess, and less fat than frying.
A California couple was seriously injured in a bear attack on 19 September, and their French bulldog died trying to protect them.
Storing bananas in a sealed glass jar in the fridge keeps them fresh and yellow for 16 days, according to food storage expert Amy Cross.
A Home Bargains soda crystals hack may transform hard towels into soft, fluffy ones in just one wash cycle, according to a cleaning specialist.
Curtains collect dust, pet hair and grime over time, but you don't need a washing machine to refresh them. Experts share simple cleaning methods.
Three years ago today the Sycamore Gap tree was felled. Two men were later jailed for the 'mindless destruction' of the iconic landmark on Hadrian's Wall.
St Chad's Market in Bensham, Gateshead, marks its first year, with a local mum praising its affordable, inclusive atmosphere and community impact.
The National Trust has shared images of new shoots growing at Sycamore Gap three years after the tree was illegally felled, with growth standing two to three feet tall.
The Wildlife Trusts urge the Government to prioritise access to nature as research shows many lack green spaces within a 15-minute walk from home.
New National Trust pictures show a thick ring of shoots around the Sycamore Gap stump, two to three feet tall, three years after it was illegally felled.
Curtains collect dust and grime over time. Hillarys shares the 'easiest' way to clean them without a washing machine - vacuuming with a soft-bristle attachment.
Leanne Lucas, injured in the 2024 Southport attack, explains why she still lives in the town and discusses her campaign work with Let's Be Blunt CIC.
Andy Burnham is urged to end hunger with universal free school meals as a Right to Food Commission warns food insecurity is a national crisis needing an emergency response.
Soda crystals offer a natural, chemical-free way to remove tough oven grease, leaving your appliance shiny in as little as 10 minutes.
UK households are told to shut windows at night and rub lemon peel on windowsills to repel spiders as spider season arrives in earnest.
Sprinkling coffee grounds on your lawn can boost growth without chemicals. Rich in nitrogen, they release nutrients slowly, strengthening turf and improving soil health naturally.
Gardeners are urged to tear open teabags before composting this October, as many branded bags contain plastic that won't break down and can contaminate compost.
Households are advised to bleed radiators before turning on central heating, using a £1 allen key, to improve efficiency and cut energy bills.
Lemon juice, a common kitchen ingredient, can tackle small black mould patches, but fixing damp sources is key, says EnviroVent.
A stalled Vauxhall housing development site in Liverpool, once approved for 310 flats, is now blighted by fly tipping, prompting a council investigation and action against landowners.
Prestwich's sinkholes are caused by sand and leaky sewers, says a councillor. United Utilities is lining pipes to prevent further road collapses.
A fourth beluga whale, a 26-year-old female named Osiris, has died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago after being rescued from the closed Marineland park in Ontario, following complications from the transfer.
Victoria's Labor government has tightened datacentre rules after community concerns, introducing a 150m buffer from homes and renewable energy mandates.
Hurricane Nolo brings heavy rain, flash floods, and extreme surf to Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend, with residents still recovering from previous storms.
Bangkok declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after 300mm of rain in 48 hours left roads, homes and shops waterlogged, with residents wading through waist-deep water.
New Manchester walking tours on World Cotton Day reveal overlooked Black histories, from 1787 abolition petitions to postwar activism, challenging the city's memorial choices.