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Slugs are rife in spring - here's how to keep them out of your garden naturally
1+ day, 31+ min ago (609+ words) There are chemical-free ways to repel slugs(Image: Getty) Every gardener's biggest frustration is troublesome slugs interfering with their hard work and hampering their plants' development, yet there's a straightforward solution to stop them. What makes slugs particularly annoying is…...
Remove one thing from your garden to help keep rats away for good
1+ day, 31+ min ago (659+ words) There are multiple ways to block access to your garden(Image: Nigel Harris via Getty Images) As we increasingly venture outdoors and into our gardens this spring, awareness is growing about rats nesting and wreaking havoc in and around our…...
Patios will be free of "green slime" if you use method Alan Titchmarsh swears by
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (461+ words) Green algae is caused by persistent moisture, shade, and debris(Image: Adipra via Getty Images) Patios are prone to accumulating dirt, algae, moss and lichen, especially after months of cold, damp weather. Green algae is particularly common on patios and…...
Home Bargains' "4 solution for keeping bugs out of homes this season
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (434+ words) Open windows and doors tend to attract bugs on the hunt for food. But Home Bargains has a 'simple' solution that offers a 'stylish and practical' way to keep homes feeling cool while also keeping bugs outside where they belong....
Alan Titchmarsh says there will be 'no rats' if you make a change
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (429+ words) Rats are a common problem in gardens across the UK, and it can be hard to know how to get rid of them. Garden expert Alan Titchmarsh has shared his own tips to help stop the creatures from settling into…...
I cooked bacon three different ways " best was the crispiest and left no mess
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (624+ words) I cooked bacon 3 different ways " 1 was the crispiest and left no mess Bacon is one of those wonderfully versatile ingredients that elevates countless dishes " think fluffy scrambled eggs, juicy burgers, rich quiches, jacket potatoes loaded with toppings, or even stacked…...
Patio moss and grime will disappear in 30 minutes if you pour "3. 35 item on top
3+ week, 2+ day ago (459+ words) The colder months can wreak havoc on your garden patio(Image: stigalenas via Getty Images) With warmer weather on the way, it's the perfect time to go out into the garden and tackle those long-postponed tasks. Many homeowners will be…...
Slugs will avoid plants if you follow Alan Titchmarsh's simple trick
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (575+ words) Slugs are a particular menace at this time of year(Image: Tomas Vynikal via Getty Images) Alan Titchmarsh has shared his ultimate tip for keeping slugs and snails at bay before your flowers have a chance to bloom. The beloved…...
Monty Don says rats will stop entering your garden if you make simple change
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (356+ words) Spring marks the beginning of breeding season for many rats, meaning you're likely to spot more of these unwanted visitors around your garden and potentially your home. The mere idea of rats gaining entry to your property is enough to…...
Expert shares how to use iron sulphate to kill lawn moss and make grass greener
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) A simple way to get rid of moss is to sprinkle iron sulphate on your grass (Image: Getty) With spring just around the corner, lawns are beginning to stir back to life " but gardeners need to act now before moss…...