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Cleaning expert's 5 ways to clean patio slabs without pressure washer

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023?

Sharing bed with pets in April could be making you ill, say experts

Pet owners warned about hidden Easter dangers by top vet

Met Office UK weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week - when temperatures will rise

Weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week

A replacement has been drafted in to take Phillip Schofield’s place on ITV’s This Morning

Phillip Schofield to be replaced on ITV’s This Morning

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change

Hedge trimmers are at their lowest price for the past 12 months according to new research (photo: Adobe)

Cut garden costs up to £100 by buying essentials now for spring

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

The Hindu festival of Holi will be celebrated around the world to mark the beginning of a new season

When is Spring Equinox 2023?

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only with trendy wellies for just £9.99 - how to buy

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only

Here’s 10 spring blooms that could be toxic to your pets

10 toxic spring flowers pet owners should avoid

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December

Actress Amy Jackson launches Oxford Street's sustainability awareness campaign

It's out with the grey and in with colour, for happy home vibes

Over a third of homeowners will switch off their heating earlier than usual this...

Britain's biggest cleaning conundrums

The best garden gazebos UK for 2022

Ready your garden for spring with one of these gorgeous gazebos

These are the locations in the UK with the most expensive gardener rates – and t...

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks 2021

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021: gorgeous cosmetic gifts from Look Fantastic

This is when the days will start getting lighter and longer in 2021

A plea for help with kitten deluge
An island-based animal welfare group has issued an urgent appeal for funds as they face a perfect storm – need for their services, limitations on activities and a loss of fundraising opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why birds sing early in the morning - and the dawn chorus explained

These top gardener's tips will help you get started growing your own fruit and v...

What you need to know about Easter 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here are 12 fun Easter activities to try with kids indoors this Easter weekend

This is what you need to know about growing your own potatoes (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the best time to plant and grow potatoes - and common problems explained

Why not use your downtime to take up a new hobby? (Photo: Shutterstock)

14 activities you can do indoors while self isolating amid the coronavirus pande...

This is the difference between self-isolating and social distancing - and what i...

The spring equinox is an event which takes place once a year, but what is it, what does it signify and when does it happen? (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is the Spring equinox and when does it take place?

With the nights getting lighter and the weather getting a little milder, Spring is just around the corner (Photo: Shutterstock)

When does Spring begin and what are the first signs it has arrived?

When do the clocks change? Here's when they go forward in 2020 - and when spring...

Countdown to Island Games continues with Spring meeting

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The great indoors

Artificial flowers from a selection at Dunelm Mill - artificial red poppy arrangement, £19.99, Dunelm Mill. PA Photo/Handout.

Everything is justcoming up roses