10 Indestructible Houseplants For Flats
Discover 10 hardy houseplants that thrive on neglect, perfect for flats. From snake plants to pothos, low-maintenance greenery for any home.
Category : Urban Green
Doncaster Residents Choose New City Name: City of Doncaster
Doncaster residents vote to rename the town as City of Doncaster after it was granted city status for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Three Natural Ingredients That Will Drive Rats Out of Your Garden
Learn how to naturally repel rats from your garden using peppermint oil, vinegar, and garlic, as recommended by pest control expert Alastair Mayne.
Artificial Grass Warning for UK Gardeners Amid Heatwave
UK gardeners warned artificial grass can reach extreme temperatures during heatwave, posing injury risk to people and pets.
How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Paris transformed under Mayor Anne Hidalgo with bike lanes, reduced traffic and reclaimed public space, despite resistance from motorists.
Penny Hack Fails to Turn Yellow Leaves Green, Experts Say
Putting a penny in plant soil does not cure yellow leaves; modern coins lack copper and corrode too slowly to act as fertiliser.
Garden Dangers: Toxic Plants and Slippery Paths Hospitalise Thousands Yearly
Garden hazards like moss, algae, and toxic plants cause thousands of injuries yearly in the UK. Expert tips on staying safe.
UK fifth-worst in Europe for loss of green space to development
UK fifth-worst in Europe for green space loss; 604 sq km of nature lost to development in five years, including protected national landscapes.
Peace Lily Blooming Hack: Use Rice Water Once a Month
Use rice water once a month to encourage peace lily blooms. Natural fertiliser provides essential nutrients for flower production.
Spooky Eucalypts: Australia's Haunting Gum Trees for Halloween
Explore the haunting beauty of Australia's gum trees this Halloween, from ghost gums to hollowed tingles and spooky eucalypts.
Cardboard Hack: The Natural Weed Killer Experts Swear By
Learn how to use cardboard as a natural weed killer. Experts share tips on smothering weeds without chemicals, improving soil health.
Rome Allocates €500,000 to Save Iconic Pines from Parasite
Rome allocates €500,000 to save iconic umbrella pines from pine tortoise scale parasite, which has infested 80% of the city's trees.
A British feast from garden weeds
A travel journalist rediscovers British foraging during lockdown, turning garden weeds into a gourmet feast.
Farmer Jailed for Riverbank Damage Sparks Debate on Environmental Justice
Farmer John Price jailed for 12 months for damaging River Lugg, a protected site, sparking debate over environmental justice and punishment severity.
Manchester 'Pirate Boat' Left Stranded as Canal Drains Again
Manchester's 'pirate boat' grounded as Rochdale Canal drains for second time in six months, raising safety concerns among boat owners.
Hampstead Heath Ponds to Stay Trans-Inclusive with Privacy Upgrades
Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive with privacy upgrades, backed by committee after consultation.
Frost-Tolerant Hellebores Keep UK Gardens Blooming Through Winter
Hellebores, frost-tolerant perennials, keep UK gardens colourful through winter, blooming from December to April with minimal care.
Gardeners Embrace Cheaper and Easier Clover Lawns Loved by Bees
Clover lawns are becoming a popular, low-maintenance alternative to grass in the UK, loved by gardeners and bees alike.
Dannon Drops Cam Newton Over Sexist Comment to Female Reporter
Dannon Yogurt ends endorsement deal with Cam Newton after sexist comment to female reporter Jourdan Rodrigue.
How to Stop Your Houseplants Dying When the Heating Goes On
Tips to prevent houseplants from dying when central heating is turned on, including moving them away from radiators and grouping for humidity.
Tech worker cleans condoms and socks off Brooklyn Bridge: 'People have no shame'
Tech worker Ellen Baum spent 16 hours cleaning condoms, socks, and other trash off the Brooklyn Bridge, calling it a small positive act.
Eden Project Unveils First Urban Green Oasis at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf and Eden Project launch Eden Dock, a green urban oasis with floating gardens and habitats to boost biodiversity in London's Docklands.
‘Gift from Grenada’: Grapefruit Trees Win Protection After London Campaign
Two grapefruit trees planted by a Grenadian woman in Battersea in the 1980s have been granted protection by Wandsworth Council after a campaign.
TikTok Investigates Claims of Aggressive Work Culture After Executive's Maternity Leave Remarks
TikTok probes aggressive work culture claims after executive allegedly dismissed maternity leave; Joshua Ma steps back from UK ecommerce role.
Lords Back Law For Mandatory Hedgehog Highways In New Builds
Lords amend planning bill to require hedgehog highways, bird-safe glass, and swift bricks in new buildings to protect wildlife.
Dutch Rain Fences Combat Flooding And Drought
Dutch housing corporations install rain fences to store rainwater, reducing flood pressure and preserving water for drought, as climate extremes increase.
Houseplant Clinic: Why Is My Mistletoe Cactus Turning Brown?
A mistletoe cactus turning brown likely needs better hydration and drainage; repot with drainage holes and water thoroughly.
Cooks Cottage Relocation Row Sparks Reconciliation Debate
Debate over Captain Cook's cottage relocation and anniversary sparks reconciliation discussion in Australia.
UK Cities Face 'Firewave' Threat as Scientists Identify Most Vulnerable Areas
UK cities face 'firewave' risk as Imperial College research warns of multiple urban wildfires. Edinburgh and London blazes highlight threat.
Battersea Grapefruit Trees Saved After Campaign
Campaigners save Battersea grapefruit trees planted by Grenadian immigrant in 1980s; council grants protection order as memorial.
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