One item can protect plants from the first frost in October
Cover vulnerable plants with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warm air and protect them from the first frost, says gardening expert David Denyer.
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Protect plants from October first frost by covering them with 1 item
Gardeners can protect vulnerable plants from October's first frost by covering them with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warmer air overnight.
Happiest Countries 2025: Israel Surprises in Top 10
Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report for a ninth year, but Israel's eighth-place finish surprises given regional conflict. Costa Rica achieves its best-ever ranking.
Save plants from first frost in October with one simple item
Gardeners can protect plants from October's first frost by covering them with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warm air, says expert David Denyer.
Open curtains 10 minutes a day to heat bedroom without radiators
Opening curtains for 10 minutes a day can heat a bedroom without radiators, using sunlight absorbed by surfaces to keep rooms warm through autumn nights.
Beaminster: UK's best place to live with thriving high street
Beaminster in Dorset has been named one of the UK's best places to live, praised for its independent shops, community spirit and award-winning food scene.
Mary Berry's chicken and bacon pie recipe is a family favourite
Mary Berry's creamy chicken and bacon pie with a pastry lattice serves six, can be made two days ahead, and has over 20 five-star reviews on BBC Food.
Mary Berry's chicken and bacon pie recipe with lattice top
Mary Berry's creamy chicken and bacon pie serves six, can be made two days ahead, and has over 20 five-star reviews on BBC Food.
Binman Settles Debate on Polystyrene Disposal in UK Bins
A UK binman advises putting polystyrene in general waste, not recycling, to avoid contamination and missed collections.
Binman warns over common polystyrene recycling mistake
A refuse collector known as the UK's No1 BINfluencer says polystyrene packaging should go in the general waste bin, not the plastic recycling bin.
Binman settles debate on which bin to put polystyrene in
A binman has shared advice on which bin to put polystyrene in, saying it should go in general waste, not plastic or paper recycling.
£1 cinnamon spice helps keep spiders out of your home
Sprinkling £1 ground cinnamon around entrances and corners can deter spiders during autumn mating season, pest control expert says, offering a pet-friendly alternative to sprays.
Mary Berry's Secret Ingredient for Richer, More Flavoursome Soup
Mary Berry adds honey to her butternut squash soup for extra flavour and richness. The recipe roasts squash with vegetables, then blends with stock and ginger for a silky, sweet result.
Add chutney to bread for tastier bacon sandwiches
Adding chutney to bread before serving can make bacon sandwiches tastier, says HelloFresh's Mimi Morley, who recommends sweet chilli jam or chutney to balance the saltiness.
1980s terracotta floors and coloured tiles make a comeback
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Biological washing powder clears paving stains in 10 minutes
Biological washing powder can remove tough stains, moss and algae from patios within 10 minutes, according to The Driveway Experts, offering a cheaper alternative to a pressure washer.
10-minute curtain trick keeps bedroom warm without heating
Opening curtains during the day traps sunlight and heat, keeping a bedroom cosy at night without turning on the radiator or spending money.
Hang tin foil in gardens to deter pigeons, experts say
Pest control experts say hanging tin foil in gardens can deter pigeons using reflective flashes that mimic predator movement, without causing distress.
Welsh Gardeners Urged to Use Tin Foil to Deter Pigeons
Pest control experts say a simple kitchen item—tin foil—can help deter pigeons from Welsh gardens, using reflective surfaces to unsettle the birds.
Gardeners urged to hang tin foil in gardens to deter pigeons
Pest experts at Safeguard recommend hanging tin foil in gardens to deter pigeons. Reflective surfaces confuse the birds and encourage them to nest elsewhere, without causing distress.
Citric acid removes brown toilet stains naturally weekly
Citric acid, a natural item, removes brown limescale stains from toilet bowls. Pour hot water and 125g citric acid, wait an hour, then flush. Repeat weekly to prevent stains.
5 simple ways to attract birds to your garden this autumn
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Gardeners are urged to act now to stop five common pests—slugs, vine weevil larvae, leatherjackets, chafer grubs, and houseplant pests—from invading gardens this winter, as autumn is the key time to tackle them, says plant pest expert Tessa Cobley.
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Found Football: Man's bid to get kids off screens and onto pitches
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Waitrose recalls oat drink and olives; beer cans may explode
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Glasgow recycling centre fire: crews battle blaze at Shieldhall
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Burnham: Father's death strengthens social care resolve
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is more determined than ever to fix social care after his father Roy died aged 86, blaming political 'cowardice' for the crisis.
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