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One key task will help strawberry plants 'thrive' this month
A gardening expert has revealed a key task to help strawberry plants thrive this month. The sweet fruit often needs a helping ...
Anyone with strawberry plants urged to do simple task to help them 'thrive'
He says an important - and often overlooked - job is laying down a bed of straw to help them ripen. Hayden said: “Strawberries really benefit from mulching in June. This is where you cover the soil ...
A growing danger in UK gardens: The sap-sucking insect you need to know
The UK was lucky enough to have a mild spring this year. But one side effect of this more clement weather has been a surge in ...
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RSPB urges 'avoid one common food' over 'glued feathers' risk
As the Usutu virus spreads, homeowners who feed birds in their gardens are urged to reduce bacteria as much as possible ...
RSPB urgently asks bird lovers to stop putting popular food in gardens
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is urging people to be careful about the type of food they put out in ...
Anyone feeding birds in their garden urgently asked to reconsider
As the Usutu virus spreads, homeowners who feed birds in their gardens are urged to reduce bacteria as much as possible ...
I thought this Tokyo attraction would be a major tourist trap. It ended up being a highlight of my first trip to Japan.
TeamLab Planets, a huge immersive art museum, has become one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo, Japan. It's worth a ...
These sap-sucking insects are rife in UK gardens. Here’s how to combat them
While last year, the slug population exploded in the warm, wet weather, 2025 is the year of the aphid, the RHS has reported, ...
4 Unexpected Flowers That Hummingbirds Find Irresistible
If you're looking for a grander hummingbird magnet, hibiscus will be a perfect pick. "Another great, unexpected choice is the ...
Our dream country home became our worst nightmare – here’s how we rescued it
It had never been the intention of Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon to build a house in Devon. When they started looking for a ...
RHS senior plant health scientist explains whether you should deter invasion of plant-covering flies
The RHS advises gardeners to tolerate them where possible, but if you can’t, use your finger and thumb to squash colonies and ...