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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 RHS said it had banned the invasive aquatic plant from its shows and removed it from its own garden...

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 gardens. Homeowners will not need planning permission if a new driveway uses permeable or porous surf...