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The long-forgotten objects were among hundreds uncovered in a clear-out of historic laboratories.

If you don't have the muscles of Poldark – and let's be honest, who does – then it's pretty obvious why scythes belong in our past

Stripes are in retreat and meadows are on the march. Should we rewild our lawns, or manicure them to perfection?

Pungent ‘skunk cabbage’ spreading in the UK threatens native plants Gardeners should never dump excess plants in the wild and have been asked to cut off the flowers before they go to seed 11 May 2021 • 7:53pm Lysichiton americanus, or American skunk cabbage, spreads extensively in wetland habitats and watercourses Credit: Flora Press/Gary Rogers /Garden Collection  Gardeners have been warned against growing "pungent" American skunk cabbage, which is spreading through the Wye Valley. The...

The ongoing costs, the inconvenience and the potential for adding value to your home may seem like sufficient reason to create your own private parking space. The front garden may also seem like a wasted area; the lack of privacy meaning few will use it for anything other than an entrance. But there are also downsides to consider, such as obtaining permission, the costs of the works and the loss of a green space. There are specific rules relating to homeowners wishing to pave over their front g...

By JASON SAMENOW, WILLIAM BOOTH AND LOVEDAY MORRIS | The Washington Post | Published: May 6, 2021 A frigid April weather pattern deprived much of Europe of springtime and the cold, stormy weather has yet to fully retreat. In the wake of a powerhouse storm that swept across northern Europe early this week, temperatures remain below average to start May, following siege after siege of winterlike weather in April. The unusual chill brought the coldest average low temperature to the United Kingd...

Driest and frostiest April on record so far as gardeners warned fruit crop will be damaged Rain is forecast for this week, though it is not expected to stop this being one of the driest Aprils since 1862 A man walks along the Thames river bank on Tuesday. Credit: Aaron Chown /PA Gardeners have been warned that fruit trees will produce less this year, as April is on track to be the frostiest and driest on record. The Met Office said just 4.7mm of rainfall had fallen in England since the start o...

Published: 6:00 PM April 26, 2021    Youll be able to enjoy a range of home grown vegetables this summer - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The satisfying feeling of enjoying produce youve grown yourself is well worth the effort taken for growing them. Vegetable growing really takes off in April and it is a great time to sow seeds, ready in time for you to enjoy nutritious vegetables come summer time. Here are some of RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter’s  suggestions for vegetables you ...

The warmer weather and lockdown restrictions mean well all be spending more time in our gardens as the weather warms up - but your outdoor space might already be looking a bit outdated.  Speaking to FEMAIL, experts including Guy Barter, chief horticulturist at the Royal Horticultural Society, say this summer it is all about relaxed gardens with undone borders that are bursting with quintessentially British blooms.  In terms of colours, were talking pastels, with lots of blues, lots of bright ...

The work (it doesnt) take  Leave a patch of grass to grow long, allowing wildflowers to grow – providing food for bees and insects Or you can leave large expanses to grow long and mow meandering paths Letting lawn go brown in parts wont hurt it, and brown patches may be better to sit on than a wet, green patch A lazy lawn will be a wildlife haven and save water, weedkiller and effort  Advertisement He said the lazy lawn fits better with modern lifestyles and is giving approval for a more en...