5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (304+ words) An imaginative shed has earned a spot among the country's most creative garden buildings. Lymington resident Ian Paton's entry, named Mr Potts, has reached the final 38 in the Shed of the Year competition, now in its 20th year. His quirky creation…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (459+ words) Thursday, 2 July 2026 14: 28 A towering giant Madeiran dandelion has become the most unlikely celebrity in Cornwall, drawing crowds to a National Trust garden after a video of the plant went viral online The plant, a rare subtropical species formally known as…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1618+ words) Cleaning brick surfaces can be challenging due to their rough texture and ability to hold onto dirt, grime, and mildew. Choosing the right tool is key to restoring the appearance of your brick without causing damage. The best pressure washer…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1591+ words) Pressure washing siding can be an effective way to restore your home's exterior, but choosing the right soap is key to protecting your siding while getting it clean. Many common detergents can damage surfaces or leave residues behind, making it…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (739+ words) People scatter coffee grounds on porches to deter pests, but science doesn't strongly back this up. Experts say the caffeine and scent levels in used grounds are too weak to deter bugs effectively. Use old coffee grounds as a compost…...

26+ min ago  (795+ words) Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition to testing hundreds of smart devices, she has also tested dozens of ice cream sandwiches. Ever since my son went to college, I've been missing something. Taking care of another…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (400+ words) Lemongrass produces a strong citrus scent from its citronella content. Snakes rely heavily on scent to hunt, and overwhelming smells disrupt that ability. A review published in Science Direct's Toxicon journal lists lemongrass among plants traditionally used and studied as…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (52+ words) News Channel20 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Mute Current Time 0: 00/Duration 0: 00 Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently behind live LIVERemaining Time -0: 00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptionsdescriptions off, selected Captionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selected Audio Track…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (551+ words) A Rogers Park tenant says months of urgent warnings regarding a rodent infestation were ignored, resulting in a frightening encounter when he woke to rodents chewing on his face. The incident has intensified public scrutiny of a long-standing landlord-maintenance dispute…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (200+ words) A Norwich garden designer is appearing on a BBC TV series this week. Rajul Shah will feature on Gardeners' World airing on Friday, July 3, at 9pm on BBC Four as she shares her story and passion for wildlife-friendly spaces. She will…...