NOW that summer has officially arrived and the temperatures have gone up, many homeowners may have noticed more and more ...

You don’t need a medicine cabinet full of store-bought solutions. There are plenty of natural, gentle remedies to help with ...

Spark up your Independence Day festivities by making salads out of potatoes, hearts of romain, tomato or fusilli pasta.

Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to your dog’s water bowl for every 40 pounds they weigh. The vinegar’s acidity can help repel fleas from the inside out.

News UK & World News Gardening Expert has urgent advice for anyone with roses in their garden in June Neil Miller is head gardener of Hever Castle & Gardens, which has more than 5,000 roses in ...

Let air circulate Miller says: “When you plant your new rose bushes make sure they’re planted in an area where air is not restricted – you need a free-flow of air around your bush.” Think organic ...

Black spot (Diplocarpon rosae) overwinters on fallen leaves and also in dormant infections on young stems and buds, producing spores in the spring to infect young foliage. But there are many ...

Prepare a 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar with water, and use a spray bottle to apply it to affected areas. Be sure to buy the one that says “With the Mother”.

May 23, 2025 at 8:30am BST Your roses should now be bursting into bloom, adding heady fragrance and rich colour to your garden – unless the dreaded black spot has done its worst. If you see dark ...

Growing roses? Here’s how to deal with the most common problem gardeners face Hannah Stephenson 24 May 2025 at 7:47 am ...

“Fungus tends not to enjoy being sprayed with apple cider vinegar, so that’s good option – it’s also safe for the all-important bee population.” Feed them “Another key to promoting ...