12+ hour, 36+ min ago  (401+ words) Instead, the gardening experts at Mendocino Maples Nursery have shared the last time you should fertilise a Japanese maple is in early May, and now in summer, it is more effective to mulch. They explained: "Mulch is a good friend…...

16+ hour, 54+ min ago  (466+ words) If you're keen to add a burst of colour to your garden then hydrangeas are a good choice as they come in a variety of shades and are particularly eye-catching. True blue flowers are rare in nature with fewer than…...

17+ hour, 15+ min ago  (350+ words) As energy costs continue to put pressure on households, many people in the UK are looking for realistic ways to cut their bills. While energy bills often dip during the summer months, keeping your home cool can still lead to…...

18+ hour, 58+ min ago  (419+ words) Scones are the crowning moment of any afternoon tea and have long been a British favourite when it comes to sweet indulgences. And if you're keen to achieve a tall bake with a lovely soft and fluffy texture, there is…...

20+ hour, 22+ min ago  (387+ words) Emerging from the shower and grabbing a towel, only to find that your once-fluffy towel has turned stiff and coarse, features amongst life's small annoyances. If you struggle to preserve that hotel-standard texture in your towels, there's a solution that…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (477+ words) A professional cleaner has revealed an effective technique for tackling those awkward hard-to-reach areas around the home - and it doesn't involve a feather duster. Getting to the backs of radiators, beneath the fridge, under cabinets and chests of drawers can…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago  (360+ words) Painting your garden fence provides both visual and practical advantages, boosting kerb appeal while shielding the wood from the elements. That said, it's no straightforward task, particularly if you're faced with a large fence and only a small paintbrush to…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (355+ words) "Too hot to sleep?" she asked her 161, 000 followers on the social media platform. "Try this simple cooling hack!" Lynsey's clip began with her filling a hot water bottle with cold tap water, before placing it in the freezer to cool…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (335+ words) Summer is here and a heatwave is gripping the UK, but coping with the heat at night can prove a nightmare. There is nothing worse than being unable to sleep because you are too hot, which can leave you feeling…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (243+ words) A wave of extreme heat is blanketing the UK this week. For the second time ever, a Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in effect for parts of England and Wales. As temperatures climb close to 40 C, it's…...