Gardeners Urged to Shade Potted Plants for UK Heatwave
Simply Seed advises moving potted plants to shaded areas to prevent heat stress as temperatures rise. The technique helps roots stay cool and reduces water loss.
Simply Seed advises moving potted plants to shaded areas to prevent heat stress as temperatures rise. The technique helps roots stay cool and reduces water loss.
Alan Titchmarsh shares a simple pruning method for shrub roses to boost blooms and prevent disease this summer.
Gardening experts unanimously recommend watering plants early in the morning or late evening during summer to prevent leaf scorch and reduce evaporation, ensuring optimal moisture absorption.
Learn how used coffee grounds, banana skins, and vegetable scraps can boost lavender growth and flowering without overfeeding.
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RecommendedEvery England player at the 2026 World Cup will donate their £2,000 match fee per game to the England Footballers Foundation, which distributes funds to charities including cancer research, UNICEF, and Help for Heroes.
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Countryfile presenter Charlotte Smith visited East Sussex to speak to farmer Frank Langrish about UK seasonal worker visa changes impacting sheep shearing, warning of animal welfare risks.
A farmer featured on BBC's Countryfile says upcoming visa changes for overseas sheep shearers could lead to animal welfare crises, with sheep facing death if not shorn in time.
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RecommendedGardeners in the UK are urged to pinch out dahlia growing tips for bushier plants and months of colour. Experts say this simple task boosts blooms until autumn frosts.
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Lagos, Nigeria, is projected to become the world's first city to reach 100 million residents by 2100, driven by over 600,000 new arrivals annually and a 4% growth rate.
A north London resident shares their battle with urban foxes and ineffective natural deterrents like coffee grounds.
Expert Glen Peskett shares a £5 DIY gutter guard hack using mesh and cable ties to prevent autumn leaves from clogging drains and causing costly damage.
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A gardening expert challenges Monty Don's lavender pruning advice, suggesting alternative timing to avoid frost damage.
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Alan Titchmarsh shares cheap water-storing crystals tip for longer-lasting hanging baskets, plus plant recommendations.
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