Monty Don: July Task for Autumn Blooms
Monty Don advises cutting back early flowering perennials in July to encourage fresh regrowth and repeat flowering in autumn, ensuring vibrant blooms.
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Monty Don: Cut Back Perennials in July for Autumn Blooms
Monty Don advises cutting back early flowering perennials like oriental poppies and delphiniums in July to encourage regrowth and repeat flowering in autumn.
Monty Don's July Task for Vibrant Autumn Blooms
Monty Don advises cutting back early flowering perennials in July to encourage fresh regrowth and repeat flowering for stunning autumn colour.
DWP launches £60m fund for disabled employment support
The DWP's new £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund invites bids from September to develop better employment support for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, part of a £3.5bn package.
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Monty Don: Best Time to Prune Lavender to Avoid Woody Plants
Monty Don advises pruning lavender as soon as flowers fade, from mid-summer to end of September, to prevent woody, leggy growth and ensure healthy regrowth.
10 Best Places in England to Raise a Family
Sheffield tops the ranking for raising children due to abundant green space, with Milton Keynes and Swindon following. The study by outdoortoys evaluated safety, childcare costs, schools, and outdoor access.
Prune lavender in summer to avoid woody leggy plants
Prune lavender at the end of summer to prevent woody, leggy growth, says Monty Don. Cut as flowers fade, leaving fresh shoots, and avoid pruning into bare wood.
Mary Berry's Easy Chicken Lasagne Recipe for Families
Mary Berry's chicken lasagne recipe, rated over 30 five-star reviews on BBC Food, is a simple and creamy dish perfect for families, feeding six to eight and can be frozen.
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A taste test reveals that cooking baked beans on the hob produces a richer flavour and thicker sauce compared to the microwave, despite taking longer.
Natural Ant Pesticide Better Than White Vinegar
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Sheffield named best place to raise a family in England
Sheffield tops a new study as the best place to raise a family in England, thanks to abundant green space and affordable childcare, while Manchester ranks lowest due to high crime rates.
Natural Pesticide Banish Ants Better Than White Vinegar
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Meadow Well Leaders Reject 'Written Off' Label After Action Day
Community leaders in Meadow Well say the area can no longer be 'written off' after a Day of Action saw charities, council, and police showcase positive work and engage residents.
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At Bantar Gebang, Asia's largest landfill, thousands of waste pickers risk their lives daily. With the site over capacity and slated for closure by 2027, their livelihoods hang in the balance.
Chakalaka and Spicy Mango Chicken Wings: SA Braai Favourites
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Michelin Chef Reveals Secret to Creamy Mashed Potato
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Weekly 30-Second Task Makes Basil Leaves Bigger
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Alan Titchmarsh: Every Home Needs a Water Butt in Heatwaves
As the UK faces its third heatwave of 2026, gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh recommends water butts as a legal way to bypass hosepipe bans and keep plants hydrated.
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