Tag: winter
Four crucial ways to keep houseplants warm this winter – avoid plant becoming ‘weaker’
Angela said if using plastic sheets, make sure the plants have some ventilation to prevent condensation.3. Invest in a heat matThe gardening pro...
Winter soup recipes to enjoy seasonal vegetables 'at their best' with 'maximum flavour'
It's hard to ignore the rising cost of food, particularly when it comes to staple fruit and vegetables found on supermarket shelves. While...
Met Office confirms snow is on its way as new maps reveal extent of winter chaos
A wet and windy weather pattern which has battered Britain is set for change in the next few days, with snow now on...
Boiler expert shares 'ideal’ temperature to heat homes to in winter – avoid pipes freezing
The pro noted: “In a standard home, heat loss can be quite significant compared to the heat you’re putting into it through your...
Five ‘essential’ garden plants that need to be pruned in winter – ‘best’ way to prune them
One downside, though, is that the spirea plant begins to look weary and ungainly if not pruned correctly. Andy said: “Spirea needs to...
'Most important' step to bring bare root roses 'back to life' before planting in winter
Bare roots are much cheaper than buying established plants and can only be planted in winter, so require much less maintenance throughout the...