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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Does the lawn look bad after winter? This simple trick can help

A gardening tip suggests that spreading sand on your lawn can improve its condition and promote grass growth after winter wear.

Mar 21 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

5 plants that withstand heating in your home

This article discusses five types of houseplants that can thrive in heated indoor environments during winter.

Mar 19 • 17:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A long and snowy winter leaves a mark: what to pay attention to in the garden and home this spring?

This article discusses the effects of a long, snowy winter on gardens and homes, offering spring maintenance advice from a senior lecturer at TalTech.

Mar 16 • 06:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Winter, the Lawn Looks Terrible: Don't Panic – You'll Fix It Easier Than You Think

The article provides guidance on reviving a lawn affected by snow mold and encourages homeowners not to panic, as many lawns can recover on their own.

Mar 13 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Enthusiastic winter-sowing: simple tips help successful winter sowing

Inga Talvis shares her innovative tips for successful winter sowing in Estonia, emphasizing the importance of proper preparation and soil materials.

Mar 13 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Harsh winter and soft soil allowed moles to have fun

This spring, gardeners in Estonia have noticed an increase in molehills in gardens, but experts suggest this may not reflect a significant rise in mole population due to this year's winter conditions.

Mar 12 • 11:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prune your roses after winter. They will reward you with a flood of flowers

The article discusses the importance of pruning roses after winter to encourage a prolific blooming season.

Mar 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

I sow seeds directly into the snow: the garden adorns itself with white lace without any trouble during the summer

This article discusses a gardening technique of sowing seeds in the snow, leading to strong, early-blooming plants.

Mar 11 • 08:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The second life of bulb flowers

The article discusses how to care for and potentially replant bulb flowers as winter ends and spring approaches.

Mar 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who owns a birdbath needs to do a simple task before winter ends

Gardeners should clean their birdbaths before spring to ensure the health of local birds as temperatures rise.

Mar 4 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Active planting of spring and summer flowers in flower gardens

Despite a long and cold winter, flower gardening activities have resumed energetically with the arrival of warm weather coinciding with planting season.

Mar 3 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone who wants a moss-free lawn needs to pour 1 item on the grass before spring begins

This article suggests that applying iron sulphate to your lawn before spring can effectively control moss growth and enhance grass recovery after winter.

Mar 2 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Plants Under Mulch in Spring - A Sign of a Major Mistake in the Garden: What Is It?

The article discusses the risks associated with using mulch, particularly organic materials, in gardens during spring, highlighting how it can harbor pests and diseases over the winter.

Feb 28 • 15:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Few know: what vitamins your anthuriums need in winter to avoid wilting

Anthuriums require additional vitamins in winter to thrive, particularly because their growth conditions reflect their tropical origins.

Feb 27 • 00:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Preparing the greenhouse after winter is crucial, only then will you avoid molds

The article emphasizes the importance of preparing greenhouses after winter to prevent mold growth.

Feb 24 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gardeners urged to check their lavender plants for one key detail

Gardeners are advised to inspect their lavender plants for signs of winter survival, as they may appear grey and lifeless during this time of year.

Feb 22 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alan Titchmarsh urges gardeners to do vital job 'right now' for plants to thrive in spring

Alan Titchmarsh encourages gardeners to prepare their soil now for spring planting to ensure healthy growth.

Feb 22 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Japanese maples will look 'better' if you do expert's 1 simple task in February

Japanese maples require careful maintenance during winter, particularly heavy pruning in February, to ensure they thrive in the coming seasons.

Feb 22 • 04:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Last Minute to Clear Snow from the Greenhouse. Gardening Tips

With the winter thaw approaching, gardeners are reminded to clear snow from their greenhouses to prevent structural damage.

Feb 21 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners urged to do 1 important thing with their peace lilies before spring arrives

Gardeners are advised to protect their peace lilies from cold draughts and windows during winter to ensure healthy growth as spring approaches.

Feb 21 • 04:09 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rose plants will give you an ‘abundance of blooms’ if you do 1 simple thing before spring

The article discusses the importance of pruning rose plants in late winter to ensure abundant blooms in spring and summer, according to gardening expert Madison Moulton.

Feb 18 • 04:03 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

BBC's Monty Don issues major update on Gardeners' World

Monty Don has announced that the popular gardening show 'Gardeners' World' will return earlier than expected after a winter break.

Feb 17 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fresh tulips will bloom for longer when you add 1 item into the vase

A simple addition of a 2p coin to the vase can help fresh tulips bloom for an extended period.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Garden devastated by the storm: what to do with debris and how to use green waste?

Severe winter storms in France have caused extensive damage to many gardens, prompting calls for guidance on managing debris and recycling plant waste.

Feb 12 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The mild weather has affected plants that are not easily fooled

Mild winter weather in Iceland is causing some plants to prematurely grow, though experts caution the plants are not being easily misled by the conditions.

Feb 9 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Robins will love coming back to your garden if you leave 1 natural item on the lawn

Wildlife experts recommend leaving natural items in gardens to support robins and other birds during the harsh winter months.

Feb 8 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alan Titchmarsh names 'best tree' for smaller gardens that blooms beautifully in winter

Alan Titchmarsh recommends a winter-flowering cherry as the ideal tree for smaller gardens, offering beauty and color during winter months.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alan Titchmarsh urges gardeners to do one job ‘as soon as you possibly can before spring’

Alan Titchmarsh emphasizes the importance of completing a specific gardening task during the winter months before spring arrives, provided the soil is not waterlogged or frozen.

Feb 5 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Winter lawns will grow thick if you avoid one garden job this February

To ensure a thick and healthy winter lawn, it's advised to delay one specific garden task until later in the year, according to gardening expert Lorienne Whittle.

Feb 4 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop throwing egg cartons away and put them in your garden in February

The article discusses the benefits of using egg cartons in the garden during February, highlighting their usefulness alongside eggshells for seasonal gardening.

Feb 4 • 04:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

5 plants with large leaves that change your space in winter

Using large-leaf plants is a rising trend for 2026, enhancing indoor environments and boosting psychological well-being during the winter months.

Feb 3 • 16:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Simple yet effective’ trick gardeners should do this January to protect vegetable beds

A gardening expert shares a vital tip for protecting vegetable gardens during the cold month of January in preparation for spring.

Feb 3 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Orchids will be healthy and bloom much bigger if fed 1 kitchen leftover each month

Experts recommend using kitchen leftovers once a month to help orchids recover from winter and encourage larger blooms.

Jan 15 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop throwing toilet roll tubes away and put them in your garden in January

The article encourages people to repurpose toilet roll tubes for gardening tasks during January instead of throwing them away.

Jan 15 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Japanese maples will have a 'more vigorous start in spring' if 1 task is done in winter

Pruning Japanese maples in winter can promote healthy growth and enhance their beauty for a more vigorous spring.

Jan 15 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners urged to recognise snow mould or risk 'serious damage' to grass

Lawncare experts warn that items left on grass during winter can lead to snow mould, causing serious damage.

Jan 14 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fragrant Shrubs: Winter is Fragrant

The article discusses how certain winter shrubs and flowers, like witch hazel and honeysuckle, can uplift spirits during the cold season with their pleasant scents.

Jan 14 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop throwing away eggshells and put them in your garden in January

Households in Britain are encouraged to save eggshells for gardening use this January, as they can benefit the garden during the winter months.

Jan 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lawns will be greener and healthier in spring if you do 4 January jobs

RHS experts suggest winter maintenance tasks in January to ensure your lawn thrives in spring.

Jan 12 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Garden expert says 'gorgeous' tree will 'thrive' in chilling weather this January

Experts recommend that winter gardens can thrive, specifically highlighting a 'gorgeous' tree suitable for cold conditions this January.

Jan 11 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alan Titchmarsh issues major warning to 'impatient' gardeners about vital winter job

Alan Titchmarsh warns gardeners about the dangers of bare-root planting and advises on the best timing for planting trees and shrubs.

Jan 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Planting 1 tree now will 'bring you fruit in your garden for years to come'

Horticultural expert Bex Edwards recommends planting the Cherry Stella tree now, as it is winter hardy and will yield 5kg of fruit annually.

Jan 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Make lawns healthy and pest-free in spring with 1 key task done in winter

A gardening expert warns about an epidemic pest that could damage lawns if not addressed during winter, emphasizing the importance of preventive maintenance.

Jan 10 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Should you bring the plants inside when it's very cold?

The article discusses whether or not you should move your plants indoors during extremely cold winter conditions to prevent them from freezing.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Snow on your trees: the hidden danger behind this enchanting winter landscape

While snow creates a fairy-tale scene in the garden, it can weaken trees and shrubs under its weight, prompting questions about the need for protection and care during winter.

Jan 7 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Snow can damage roses quickly - but one simple item can help keep flowers safe

Snow poses a rapid risk to roses, but using rose cones can provide essential protection during winter weather.

Jan 7 • 08:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners urged to put garlic in their garden to deter pests

Experts recommend planting garlic as a natural way to keep pests, particularly rats, away from gardens during winter.

Jan 6 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Robins will keep coming back to your garden if you feed them one special food

The Woodland Trust recommends a special food to help keep robins healthy and encourage their return to gardens during winter when food is scarce.

Jan 6 • 15:11 UTC

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