Peppermint Oil Repels Rats: Expert Summer Advice
Pest experts warn of increased rat activity in summer. Peppermint oil is a natural deterrent. Focus on removing food, water, and shelter to prevent infestations.
Category : Agriculture
15p White Vinegar Hack Removes Patio Moss and Algae
Clean your patio for just 15p with this white vinegar trick. Mix 1:1 with water, leave for an hour, and scrub away moss, algae, and black spots. Test on a small area first.
Use Peppermint Oil to Deter Rats from Gardens
Pest control experts urge homeowners to use peppermint oil as a natural rat deterrent this summer, but stress prevention like sealing bins is key.
Free National Trust Family Day Pass Worth Up to £50
Mirror+ subscribers can claim one of 40,000 free National Trust family day passes, worth up to £50, valid at properties across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland until 28 August 2026.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
5 Living Room Features That Make Your Home Look Cheap
Avoid these five common interior design mistakes—mirrored accessories, faux fur throws, accent walls, clashing colors, and short curtains—to keep your living room elegant and polished.
Adam Frost Refuses Outdoor Chess Board Request
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost reveals he refused a garden design request for a checkerboard paving pattern and expresses his dislike for oversized plastic chess sets in gardens.
Store Potatoes with an Apple to Prevent Sprouting for Months
Storing potatoes with an apple prevents sprouting and keeps them fresh for months, according to waste management experts Wheeldon Brothers.
Adam Frost Refused Outdoor Chess Board Job
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost admits he refused a landscaping job involving a checkerboard paving pattern, calling giant plastic chess sets a 'complete and utter waste of space.'
Home Bargains £15 Deluxe 6ft Bird Feeding Station
Home Bargains offers a £14.99 deluxe 6ft bird feeding station, perfect for attracting a variety of garden birds with mesh and hanging feeders plus a water dish.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Alan Titchmarsh's Three Tips to Protect Garden Wildlife
Alan Titchmarsh shares three essential tips to make gardens wildlife-friendly: stop using sprays, grow diverse plants, and include non-native species. These steps help robins, hedgehogs, and pollinators thrive.
Gardeners Urged to Avoid Winter Tidying for Healthier Plants
Gardening expert Helen Hutchings Cox advises against winter garden tidying to support wildlife and soil health, urging people to leave plants untouched.
Hydrangeas Turn Blue With Coffee Grounds, Gardener Says
A TikTok gardener shows that adding coffee grounds to soil makes hydrangeas bloom better and turn a deep blue by increasing acidity, allowing aluminium absorption.
Gardeners Urged to Keep Banana Peels and Soak Them in Water Immediately
Viral TikTok hack shows how to use banana peels as plant fertiliser by soaking them in water for 24 hours.
Potato evolved from tomato ancestor, researchers discover
Scientists discover potato evolved from tomato ancestor 9 million years ago via hybridisation, revealing key genes for tuber formation.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Simple Polystyrene Cone Shields Roses from Snow Damage, Says Gardening Expert
Gardening expert Jennifer Arnott advises using polystyrene rose cones to protect roses from snow and frost damage this January.
Sweden's Kiruna Church Begins Epic 6,000-Tonne Move
Sweden's Kiruna Church begins a 5km move to make way for Europe's largest underground mine, amid praise and Sámi criticism.
Four Scents That Drive Spiders Out of Your Home This Mating Season
Discover four scents that repel spiders as mating season begins. Expert tips on using cinnamon, mint, lavender and lemon to keep your home spider-free.
Plant These Shrubs to Attract Bees and Butterflies This Summer
Ceri Thomas, editor of Which? Gardening, recommends specific shrubs like Hebe, elder, and buddleia to create a wildlife haven. These plants attract pollinators and provide shelter for birds year-round.
Alan Titchmarsh's 3 Steps for Wildlife-Friendly Garden
Alan Titchmarsh shares three easy tips to make gardens more welcoming to wildlife, including robins and hedgehogs, by stopping sprays, diversifying plants, and growing non-native flowers.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Alan Titchmarsh's 3 Wildlife Gardening Tips
Alan Titchmarsh shares three tips to make gardens wildlife-friendly: stop using sprays, grow diverse plants, and don't rely only on native wildflowers.
Attract Wildlife with Key Shrubs, Expert Advises
Planting specific shrubs like hebe, elder, and buddleia can attract butterflies, bees, and birds to gardens of any size, according to Which? Gardening editor Ceri Thomas.
Plants That Attract Wildlife Year-Round, Says Expert
Gardening expert Ceri Thomas from Which? shares shrubs like hebe, elder, and buddleia that attract bees, butterflies, and birds, turning gardens into wildlife havens.
Low Newton-by-the-Sea: Best Beach in the North 2026
Low Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland has been named the best beach in the North for 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times, praised for its unspoilt beauty and top seaside pub.
Gardeners Urged to Use Cardboard to Kill Bindweed in July
Gardeners should save cardboard in July to combat bindweed, a persistent weed that thrives in summer and can overtake gardens within weeks.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Hydrangeas Turn Deepest Blue with Coffee Grounds
Adding coffee grounds to soil can turn hydrangeas the 'deepest blue' and boost blooming, says a TikTok gardener. The acidity helps absorb aluminium, changing flower colour.
Brothers Cycle 1,122km for Sister Killed by Drunk Driver
Three brothers are cycling 1,122km from Cardiff to France to honour their sister Hannah Jones, killed by a drunk driver a year ago, raising funds for her charity that donates books to children.
Nigella Lawson's Mayo-Free Potato Salad Recipe
Nigella Lawson shares her favourite potato salad recipe, swapping mayonnaise for a mustard-based dressing. The recipe uses rapeseed oil, cornichons, capers, and dill for a tangy, warm salad.
Which? Tells UK Households to Clean Bins to Stop Smells
Consumer champions Which? urge UK households to clean wheelie bins regularly during summer to prevent bad smells, flies, and maggots. Keep bins in shade, use compostable bags, and rinse every few weeks.
Which? Urges Wheelie Bin Cleaning to Stop Summer Smells
Consumer champions Which? are urging UK households to clean their wheelie bins regularly this summer to prevent bad smells, flies, and maggots caused by heat and food scraps.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Worcestershire Sauce Makes Salmon Tastier and Juicier
Coating salmon with Worcestershire sauce before cooking locks in moisture, prevents dryness, and adds smoky flavor. Try this easy air fryer or oven recipe.
Page 52 of 121
