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The city in middle of a desert where super rich country is about to plant 7.5m trees

This super rich city wants to transform part of its desert into a green space. Saudi Arabia launched the Green Riyadh project in...

Life & Style

Every gardener told plant one flower that is 'better than bug spray'

Gardeners are being told to plant one flower that is “better than bug spray” at keeping pests away. Expert Benedict Vanheems says if...

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First-time home buyer left second-guessing choice after spotting one plant in garden

A first-time buyer is getting anxious after a potentially problematic plant was spotted growing in the garden of their new property. Buying a...

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Plant 'unusual' garden shrub now for 'beautiful' flowers in Spring – it thrives in shade

Choosing flowers for your garden can be a really fun task, and you know that if you want all the benefits of beautiful...

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Month by month gardening guide on exactly what to plant

Flowers are one of the best ways to bring colour, life, and wildlife to your garden. To help you navigate the planting seasons,...

News

A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal

By ILLIA NOVIKOV and EFREM LUKATSKY CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER STATION, Ukraine (AP) — A drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer...

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Invasive plant experts list 27 species that could 'become problematic' in British gardens

Households are being warned about a number of non-native invasive plant species that could cause havoc to their gardens and homes if left...

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Garden expert reveals the most romantic flowers to plant this Valentines Day

Kissed by a rose. Giving a loved one flowers stems back to to the days of “floriography” – a Victorian custom where individual...

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Flowers to plant now in February to add 'vibrant colour' to your garden

After a long, cold winter, our gardens can begin to look dull and lifeless by the time February rolls around. But with spring...

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Alan Titchmarsh shares what you should plant in your garden in February

Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine – on Thursday, February 6, 2025 – gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh said “it’s a good time” to plant roses....