Sprinkle £1 Kitchen Item on Lawn for Greener Grass

Gardeners can achieve a lush lawn this summer by sprinkling sugar, a £1 kitchen staple, on their grass. Sugar breaks down thatch, boosts nutrients, and suppresses weeds, costing just £1.09 per kg at UK supermarkets.

Keep Herbs Alive in UK Heatwave: Expert Tips

UK heatwave threatens herbs with drought stress. Expert Didrik Dege Dimmen shares tips: group pots, water in evening, shade, choose woody herbs like rosemary. No watering needed for microclimate.

Why Some Brits Feel Chilly Despite UK Heatwave

Despite record-breaking temperatures, some Brits report feeling chilly. Experts explain heat acclimatisation: bodies adapt after two weeks of sustained heat, making 24-26°C feel cool.

Kill Patio Weeds Permanently with Boiling Water

Gardening expert Dave Townsend reveals that pouring boiling water from a kettle kills weeds down to the roots permanently, offering an eco-friendly alternative to vinegar, salt, or chemicals.

UPFs Linked to 25% of Heart Disease Cases and Deaths

New research suggests ultra-processed foods may cause up to 96,000 cardiovascular disease cases and 17,400 deaths annually in Canada, but experts question whether processing itself or poor nutritional content is to blame.

Toronto Air Quality Worst in World as Wildfires Rage

Toronto, Canada, has been ranked the world's worst for air quality by IQAir after wildfires and a heatwave caused the sky to turn apocalyptic red, with temperatures reaching 37.3°C and the airport runway hitting 55°C.

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