Allotment Project Revived After Funding Crisis in Sutton Coldfield
A community allotment project in Sutton Coldfield has reopened with new facilities after overcoming a major funding setback when an installer vanished with National Lottery money.
A community allotment project in Sutton Coldfield has reopened with new facilities after overcoming a major funding setback when an installer vanished with National Lottery money.
The Keter City 113L storage box, a top seller on Amazon at £24, offers compact, weatherproof storage for tools, cushions, and parcels, ideal for small outdoor spaces like balconies and porches.
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Learn how to start a vegetable patch in the UK, including soil assessment, sunlight needs, shelter tips, and easy crops like potatoes and tomatoes for beginners.
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As meteorological spring arrives, gardeners face moss invasions in lawns. Experts explain causes like poor drainage and shade, with Monty Don offering simple aeration tips to promote healthy grass naturally.
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RecommendedAs the weather improves, gardeners are urged to tackle weeds early. Monty Don and the RHS share advice on removing chickweed, dandelions, and nettles to prevent seeding and maintain garden health.
A gardener suffering from knee pain has praised a standing weed puller tool as a 'godsend' that allows them to work outdoors longer without discomfort. The Thompson and Morgan Garden Gear Weed Puller is currently discounted to just £25.10 with a code.
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Leicester City Council's park services amenities team, comprised of adults with disabilities, has won the Keep Britain Tidy Team of the Year award for their exceptional work in maintaining parks and green spaces across the city.
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RecommendedDiscover how alpines offer a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution for pots and containers, thriving in harsh conditions with minimal watering and winter care.
Gardening expert Monty Don cautions that mowing lawns too early in spring can cause damage, recommending a light trim only from mid-March to promote healthy grass growth.
Gardening expert Lucy Hutchings shares essential sowing schedules and protection methods to maximise your vegetable patch's productivity through all seasons, ensuring fresh produce even in winter.
A David Austin Roses expert shares the essential February task for longer-lasting summer blooms, focusing on feeding and mulching techniques developed over six decades.
Discover how to fill your garden with winter fragrance using scented plants like wintersweet and daphne. Expert tips from Kew Gardens on containers and vertical growth.
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RecommendedA volunteer-led project in Cwmbran, transforming a wasteland into a mental health sanctuary, has been shortlisted for the Travis Perkins 'Better Together' Awards.
A volunteer-led project in Cwmbran, 'Gardd O Gobaith', has transformed a derelict wasteland into a mental health sanctuary and is now shortlisted for the Travis Perkins 'Better Together' Awards.
The Ryobi 18V cordless pruning saw, now £99.99 with a discount code, helps gardeners trim trees and shrubs themselves, saving on expensive professional services.
Gardening expert warns that using oats as natural fertiliser may attract rodents, with cooked oats acting like an alarm bell to pests. Learn safe composting methods.
Discover how sowing seeds indoors during winter leads to robust plants with better root systems. Expert tips from horticulturist Huw Richards on heat, water, and light requirements.
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RecommendedA TikTok gardening expert reveals three clever uses for cardboard toilet roll tubes, from seed starting to pest control. Transform your garden waste into a resource this winter.
Expert Hannah Stephenson shares a complete monthly guide to essential gardening tasks for 2026. Plan your year, from winter pruning to summer harvests and autumn planting.
A TikTok gardening expert reveals why putting eggshells in your garden this month can prevent slugs and act as a natural, slow-release fertiliser. Boost your soil now for spring.
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Discover the crucial gardening tasks for January to protect plants, clear debris, and plan for spring. Act now to create a thriving, wildlife-friendly garden this year.
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