Titchmarsh: Cut Grass Now to Banish Rats All Summer
Alan Titchmarsh advises gardeners to mow lawns short to deter rats, as rodents avoid exposed areas. He stresses solid compost bins and warns long grass attracts them.
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Natural Bran Barrier for Slugs Costs Just £1.49
Bran barriers scored 5/5 in Gardeners' World trials as the most effective natural slug deterrent. Slugs cost UK gardeners £8 million annually. Bran costs £1.49 at Holland & Barrett.
Make a £1.49 Natural Barrier to Keep Slugs Out of Your Garden
Slugs cause £8 million in plant damage yearly in UK gardens. A £1.49 bran barrier, rated 5/5 by Gardeners' World, is a proven natural remedy to repel and kill slugs without harming soil.
Alan Titchmarsh's Lawn Tip Stops Rats in Garden
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises keeping grass short and securing compost heaps to deter rats, as UK rat populations range from 10 to 100 million.
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Alan Titchmarsh's Easy Tip to Deter Rats from Gardens
Alan Titchmarsh advises keeping grass short to deter rats, as they prefer cover. A solid compost heap structure also prevents infestations. Rat numbers in UK may exceed 100 million.
Monty Don: Daily Deadheading Key to Beautiful Roses
Gardening expert Monty Don advises daily deadheading with secateurs to encourage more blooms. Cut spent stems back to the next leaf or bud for best results.
Bents Launches Life-Size Dinosaur Trail for Summer
Bents Garden Centre in Warrington launches 'Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden' trail from July 1 to September 6, featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, interactive activity tents, and family-friendly fun. Tickets from £6.95.
85p Cinnamon Hack to Repel Ants Urged for UK Homes
A Reddit user's tip to use cinnamon as an ant repellent costs just 85p from Sainsbury's. The spice disrupts ant pheromone trails, offering a cheap, non-toxic pest control method for UK households.
Essential July Gardening Jobs for a Thriving Summer Garden
Expert James Ewens shares 5 crucial July gardening tasks: deadheading, feeding birds, watering wisely, supporting pollinators, and natural pest control to keep gardens healthy.
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5 July Gardening Jobs for Thriving Plants All Summer
Gardeners are urged to complete five key tasks in July, including deadheading, feeding birds, watering wisely, supporting pollinators, and natural pest control, to ensure a flourishing garden through summer.
5 July Gardening Jobs for Thriving Summer Gardens
Gardening expert James Ewens shares five essential July tasks: deadheading, feeding birds, watering deeply, supporting pollinators, and natural pest control to keep gardens vibrant.
Tomato Farmer Reveals Best Storage for Flavour and Texture
Tomato farmer Matt Hau advises storing whole tomatoes at room temperature for best flavour and texture, not in the fridge. Cut tomatoes should be refrigerated cut-side down in a sealed container.
Tomato Farmer Shares Best Storage Spot for Fresher Tomatoes
Tomato farmer Matt Hau advises storing whole tomatoes at room temperature, not in the fridge, for best flavour and texture. Cut tomatoes should go in an airtight container.
UK Fish and Chip Shops Face Mushy Pea Shortage
UK fish and chip shops may face a mushy pea shortage as a heatwave harms crops, raising costs. Andrew Crook of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns of a challenging year.
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Frozen Milk Carton Trick Makes Fans Blow Colder Air
A simple kitchen hack using a frozen milk carton placed in front of a fan can significantly cool the air, making fans more effective during hot weather.
Yellowstone National Park Partially Reopens After £51m Flood Repairs
Yellowstone partially reopens after catastrophic flooding, using a licence plate system to manage visitors on the southern loop.
Inheritance Tax Change Lifts Huge Cloud For Cumbrian Hill Farm
Cumbrian hill farmer Andrea Meanwell expresses relief after government raises inheritance tax threshold on agricultural land from £1m to £2.5m, saving her family farm from potential sale.
Jordan’s Olive Harvest Devastated by Drought and Heatwaves
Jordan's olive harvest devastated by drought and heatwaves, with 70% crop loss threatening 80,000 families and a centuries-old tradition.
Ranganathan's Bakery Closes After 90 Years
Coughlans Bakery, co-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, has closed after 87 years due to rising fuel costs, wage pressures, and NI changes, costing an extra £20,000 per week.
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Monty Don's 5-Minute July Tomato Task for Bigger Fruit
Tomato plants can grow bigger fruit if gardeners do Monty Don's 5-minute pruning task in July. The simple leaf removal prevents blight and boosts harvest.
Hexham's Shambles Market Place Closes for Final Restoration
Hexham's historic Shambles Market Place will close this week for final restoration work, including applying a protective coating to the new floor. Traders will operate outside Hexham Abbey until July 6.
Prune These 9 Plants in July for a Flourishing Garden
Pruning in July is essential for garden health. Hillier Nurseries recommends cutting back convolvulus, lavender, wisteria, and six other plants for vigorous growth.
Keep Lawns Green in Hot Weather With One Easy Weekly Task
Raising mower blades once a week in July keeps lawns green by retaining soil moisture, reducing heat stress, and promoting deeper roots, says lawn expert Robbie Lynn.
Prune 9 Plants in July for Vigorous Growth, Gardeners Told
Pruning in July is crucial for healthy gardens. Experts from Hillier Nurseries share which 9 plants to prune now to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
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9 Plants to Prune in July for Vigorous Growth
Pruning in July is key to healthy plants. Hillier Nurseries recommends cutting back lavender, wisteria, roses, and more for vigorous growth all summer.
Susan Boyle Protests AI Data Centre Near New Home
Susan Boyle is embroiled in a planning row after moving to Larbert, where 200 people protested a proposed AI data centre by Aptura, citing noise, pollution, and traffic concerns.
UK households turn to homegrown produce to combat rising food costs
Expert tips on growing fruit and veg to cut food bills, including cost-effective crops, common mistakes, and bartering advice.
Prince William Furnishes Flat for Homeless Initiative
Prince William helped furnish a flat in Aberdeen as part of his Homewards initiative, which has housed 73 people and supported 250 into employment, aiming to embed homelessness prevention across society.
UKSE Awards £2,500 to Lanark Social Enterprise for Third Time
Lanark-based Clydesdale Community Initiatives receives £2,500 from UKSE's Community Grant Fund to enhance its monitoring database, supporting 140 people weekly with complex needs.
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