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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gardens look charming' with £4 stepping stones at Home Bargains

Home Bargains is selling £4 stone effect stepping stones that can enhance the charm of gardens ahead of spring.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither ivy nor ficus: the climbing plant that gives you natural sponges in 6 months (and changes your patio)

A climbing plant called luffa is gaining popularity for its quick growth and the ability to produce natural sponges, making it a sustainable choice for urban gardens and patios.

Feb 27 • 17:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Working hour limits for catering gardens in the cultural park compliant with the law

A recent ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court confirms that working hour limits for catering businesses located in cultural parks are lawful.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

This natural method returns to the gardens for one important reason: it incredibly strengthens seedlings

A natural method involving milk treatment is gaining popularity among gardeners for its effectiveness in strengthening seedlings and preventing fungal diseases.

Feb 27 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gardens become outdoor classrooms and students learn science and math in practice in RR

A project in Roraima, Brazil, is implementing school gardens to promote healthy eating and hands-on education in subjects like science and math.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lovely riverside village with stunning beaches and cosy pub owned by a rockstar

A charming riverside village in Cornwall features beautiful beaches, subtropical gardens, and a pub owned by a rockstar.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Gravel Gardens: "Just the View is Hostile to Life"

Gardener Torsten Matschiess discusses the environmental harm of gravel gardens and advocates for alternatives like perennial gardens.

Feb 27 • 04:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Forget watering and weeding: these plants will still burst with flowers

The article discusses resilient perennial plants that require minimal maintenance, providing beauty to gardens throughout the year.

Feb 26 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Wrens will flock to your garden to nest this spring with the help of the right bird box

This article discusses how to attract wrens to gardens in the UK with the right bird box during the upcoming nesting season.

Feb 26 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Make your garden sparkle' with B&M's £20 chandelier that 'adds glamour at night'

B&M is offering a £20 chandelier that enhances outdoor aesthetics for gardens during spring and summer evenings.

Feb 26 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Attract nature' with 'beautiful' £13 Home Bargains garden item that 'adds charm'

Home Bargains is selling a hand-painted glass bird bath for £12.99, designed to attract wildlife to gardens.

Feb 26 • 09:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After a Real Winter - a Challenge for Gardens: As Thaw Begins, True Concerns Arise

This winter in Lithuania has brought significant snowfall and temperature fluctuations, leading to structural damage in greenhouses due to the weight of snow.

Feb 26 • 07:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK set for 'explosion' of spring colour - but it'll get colder first after hottest day of year

The UK experienced its hottest February day this year at Kew Gardens, but cooler temperatures are expected to follow ahead of a vibrant spring bloom.

Feb 26 • 01:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Princess Diana's memorial playground gets £3m upgrade with huge 17m-long wooden ship

Princess Diana's memorial playground is undergoing a £3 million renovation that includes a new 17-meter-long wooden ship as a centerpiece.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK records hottest day of the year so far

The UK has reported its highest temperature of 2026, reaching 18.6°C at Kew Gardens, marking the hottest day of the year and February since 2019.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Gardens come to life' with 'instant charm' £4 Home Bargains 'floating' item

Home Bargains is offering a £3.99 Wild Garden Hot Air Balloon Bird House, designed to enhance garden aesthetics and provide homes for small birds.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga is preparing to close 10 municipal kindergartens; the council rejects residents' request to keep 4 "gardens"

The Riga municipality plans to close 10 kindergartens due to a significant decline in the number of children, amidst opposition claims that these decisions were made without their involvement.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gardens installed by Nunes' management under the Minhocão forced pedestrians to compete for space with bikes

The recently installed rain gardens under the Presidente João Goulart elevated park, known as Minhocão, have made it difficult for pedestrians as they now have to use bike lanes, raising concerns about safety.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Look who visits our gardens

A winter birdwatching event in Estonia attracted over 3,000 participants who collectively observed more than 57,000 birds across the country, highlighting its positive impact on mental health.

Feb 25 • 06:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the Mexican tourist complex that the U.S. sanctioned and accuses of having links to drug trafficking and the CJNG

The U.S. has sanctioned a tourist resort in Mexico, Kovay Gardens, for alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and involvement in time-share fraud schemes.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Natural fertilizer that is called black gold: works wonders in gardens and vegetable patches

Rabbit manure is touted as a natural fertilizer that improves soil quality and promotes plant growth without the need for extensive preparation or risk of over-fertilization.

Feb 23 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £6 'waterfall' light makes gardens look 'visually striking' at night

Home Bargains is selling an affordable solar-powered garden light for £6 that enhances outdoor spaces with a 'waterfall' effect.

Feb 23 • 11:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Flower Scented with Vanilla: Why Gardeners Sweep Shelves for This Fragrant Plant?

Gardeners are increasingly drawn to heliotropes for their aromatic properties and decorative appeal in summer gardens.

Feb 22 • 10:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Linden Grove in Via Marina, the silo offered by ACI rejected

The Municipality aims to create a vast green promenade that connects via Senato to the Montanelli Gardens and Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, while the first phase of the project, focusing on Via Marina, is set to begin soon.

Feb 22 • 07:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

An idea can change everything: design keys for gardens to achieve spaces with personality

The article discusses how creative and functional landscaping can lead to unique garden designs that reflect personal identity.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The invention that puts an end to nosy neighbors: a mesh that protects gardens, balconies, or terraces

An innovative mesh allows homeowners to protect their private outdoor spaces from nosy neighbors without extensive renovations.

Feb 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop making simple pruning mistake that will set gardens 'back a full year'

A gardening expert warns that improper pruning of ornamental grasses can seriously hinder garden growth for an entire year.

Feb 20 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Belém begins to receive rain gardens to reduce flooding; see locations

The city of Belém, Brazil, has started implementing rain gardens in various areas to mitigate flooding during heavy rains.

Feb 20 • 12:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Easy way to attract robins to your garden with one specific fruit

The article discusses a simple method to attract robins to gardens by using a specific fruit during the winter months.

Feb 20 • 09:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Well-Designed Shade: Pergolas and Galleries with Plants that Transform the Garden into a Year-Round Refuge

This article discusses how well-designed shade structures, such as pergolas and plant galleries, can transform gardens into livable spaces throughout the year.

Feb 20 • 06:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is Kovay Gardens, luxury complex linked to CJNG and accused of tourist fraud by the US?

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned the Kovay Gardens resort, linking it to a timeshare fraud scheme associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Mossos investigate a sexual assault on a woman in the gardens of Montjuïc

The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the Montjuïc Gardens, where a woman was attacked while walking her dogs.

Feb 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prepare Your Plans for Spring: How to Reduce Slug Attacks in Your Garden and Vegetable Patch

The article provides various natural methods to deter slugs from invading gardens, including the use of coffee grounds and certain plant choices.

Feb 19 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Enhance Your Home's Charm with Multi-Colored Flowers, Buy Cheap Seeds Here

The article discusses how to beautify gardens with multi-colored flowers by purchasing seeds from the National Seeds Corporation of India (NSC).

Feb 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Debenhams slashes £188 greenhouse for small gardens and outdoor spaces to £35

Debenhams has significantly reduced the price of a compact greenhouse suitable for small gardens and outdoor spaces from £188 to £35 for a limited time.

Feb 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rapid Decline in Burial Sites in Riga; One Solution – Gardens of Ashes

Riga is facing a critical shortage of burial space, prompting considerations for the development of gardens for urn burials as part of a new cemetery management concept planned for 2026-2035.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains £3 'elegant' lotus garden lights rival £23 B&Q version

Home Bargains has launched £3 'elegant' lotus garden lights that are said to rival a more expensive £23 version from B&Q, providing a cost-effective decorative option for gardens.

Feb 19 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gardens in Small Spaces: Vertical Solutions and Green Resources for Urban Patios

The article discusses innovative gardening solutions for small urban spaces, emphasizing vertical gardening techniques to create a sense of openness.

Feb 19 • 06:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Picturesque Irish castle town with ancient gardens and top restaurants

The article highlights the charming village of Lismore in County Waterford, Ireland, known for its historical castle, ancient gardens, and excellent dining options.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Let’s go out in a beautiful fashion’: Australian theatre company says goodbye with one last wondrous show

The Slingsby Theatre Company in Adelaide is presenting its final trilogy of shows, inspired by classic fairy tales, in a unique circular venue in the Botanic Gardens.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

B&M's 'stylish' £10 item 'adds splash of colour' to front of homes and gardens

B&M is launching a £10 decorative floral window box designed to brighten up outdoor spaces as families prepare for spring and summer.

Feb 18 • 09:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tourists are urinating in the gardens - Japan cancels festival meant to promote it

Japan has canceled its cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist numbers causing community distress.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

King Charles's former gardener urges everyone to do one garden job today

King Charles's former gardener advises that winter pruning is essential for protecting gardens in the UK before an upcoming adverse weather forecast.

Feb 17 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

RHS asks UK gardeners to check their gardens for 1 flower this month

The Royal Horticultural Society is urging UK gardeners to inspect their gardens for a rare pink flower critical for conservation efforts.

Feb 17 • 16:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Warning to gardeners: a single fatal mistake with ash can cost you your entire summer harvest

The article warns gardeners about the potential hazards of using untreated wood ash in their gardens, highlighting both its benefits and risks.

Feb 17 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hidden gem castle with stunning gardens is home to 'scientific marvel'

An enchanting Irish castle known for its stunning gardens and significant scientific discoveries is highlighted as a must-visit destination.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Versailles, The Alhambra, London... This summer holiday, we take you to the most beautiful gardens in the world

An exploration of the ten most spectacular gardens worldwide, showcasing their artistic, political, and imaginative significance.

Feb 17 • 04:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bosch power washer that removes 'tough stains and weeds without effort' now under £90

A Bosch power washer has received a price reduction to under £90, making it an attractive option for those preparing their gardens for spring.

Feb 16 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners' World presenter names nine plants that will cover garden gaps

Gardeners' World expert Joe Swift shares nine recommended plants to fill bare spaces in gardens as spring approaches.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Foxes will stay away from gardens this spring if you sprinkle item on the ground

Using used coffee grounds is suggested as a natural deterrent to keep foxes away from gardens this spring.

Feb 15 • 13:01 UTC

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