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The festive season presents an opportunity to brighten your home with an array of seasonal blooms. Options include the Christmas cactus, amaryllis and jasmine. Another favourite is the poinsettia, celebrated for its eye-catching crimson foliage. Although relatively straightforward to maintain, achieving the correct placement and hydration during the colder season …

When it comes to gardens, there is one thing that you need to do with brown leaves on lawn before December Rebecca Koncienzcy Content Editor for Spare Time and Tom Strowlger 09:22, 16 Nov 2025Updated 14:32, 16 Nov 2025 Brown leaves can prove very useful in your garden(Image: Johner Images …

Brown leaves are beginning to blanket the lawn, creating a picturesque autumnal scene. However, if left unchecked, these leaves can smother the grass, leading to bare and thin patches. This is where the very handy leaf vacuum and blower comes in, as it is designed to collect the leaves and …

While South East Water’s hosepipe ban will be in place from July 18, Yorkshire Water has already introduced its restrictions Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter and Kathryn Riddell Multimedia Journalist 20:26, 12 Jul 2025 A person holds a garden hose (Image: PA) Parts of the UK are gearing up …

Japanese knotweed can cause a nightmare for homeowners and can stop you from being able to sell your home Japanese knotweed can cause a nightmare for homeowners(Image: Getty) Discovering Japanese knotweed on your property can quickly escalate into an expensive nightmare that can hinder you from selling your home or …

Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end this festive season. Robert Hudson, 76, known as Rocky, from Leyton, east London, started his Royal Mail career in December 1964 when he was 16 – …

As October wanes and November ushers in chillier weather alongside shorter days, there are critical lawn care jobs to complete in preparation for the season ahead. Whilst lawn maintenance might not be at the forefront of a homeowner’s mind as winter looms, it is crucial not to neglect your garden …

Weeds, much like moss, can pose a significant issue in gardens as they infiltrate the nooks and crannies of patio slabs, making them challenging to eradicate. The battle against weeds can often feel like a losing one. Garden enthusiasts may spend an entire afternoon on their knees, clearing paths and …

Now that the summer holidays and warm weather are here many of us will be planning on taking a trip or two this summer. This is a great time for family and friends to spend some extra time together, but it can be tricky for those who have just spent …

Once they were royal hunting grounds. Today, London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St James’s Park, Regent’s Park, Richmond Park, Greenwich Park and Bushy Park – covering more than 5,000 acres, make it one of the greenest capital cities in the world. A new exhibition …