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dailyrecord.co.uk | Katherine McPhillips |Nicola Croal
Cleaning glass doors and windows can be time-consuming, especially if streaks are left behind but one cleaning guru has shared a simple cleaning hack to leave the glass sparkling clean in minutes. Windows and glass doors are notorious for quickly acquiring a layer of grime in April, with rain mixing dust and windswept pollen adhering to the surfaces.
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msn.com | Phoebe Jobling |Katherine McPhillips
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1 week ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Phoebe Jobling |Katherine McPhillips
Anyone with roses in their garden should pay close attention to their leaves in the upcoming weeksRoses require significant care in spring to ensure healthy growth, but gardeners should be particularly vigilant about their leaves in the coming weeks. The combination of warm temperatures and April's rainy showers creates an ideal environment for black spot disease, a fungus that spreads through water.
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1 week ago | 
lancs.live | Katherine McPhillips |Ravi Meah
The sun's out and the temperature is slowly on the up. That can mean only one thing – spring has arrived. While holidaymakers may be plotting their getaways for the rest of the year, there's no need to wait or venture far to discover some of the UK's treasures. Edinburgh is famed for its striking medieval architecture and its commanding castle perched on a hill. It's also one of Britain's most pedestrian-friendly cities – a dream for those preferring to explore without a car.
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1 week ago | 
dailyrecord.co.uk | Katherine McPhillips |Ravi Meah
Spring has sprung, and while you might be in the throes of planning your annual holidays, you don't need to wait or travel far to find a worthy destination right here in Scotland. Edinburgh, renowned for its stunning medieval architecture and hilltop castle, is also one of the country's most pedestrian-friendly cities, making it a breeze to get around without a car. But what if your appetite for adventure stretched beyond Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle?
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Katherine McPhillips |Ravi Meah
Spring has sprung and while you might be mapping out your getaways for the year, there's no need to clock up miles or wait any longer to discover delightful spots here in the UK. Edinburgh is famed for its enchanting medieval buildings and iconic castle, but many are unaware it's also among Britain's most pedestrian-friendly cities, meaning exploring without a car is a breeze.
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1 week ago | 
irishstar.com | Rudi Kinsella |Katherine McPhillips
Roses require significant care in spring to ensure their proper growth, with gardeners needing to pay particular attention to their leaves in the coming weeks. The warm, rainy showers of April create ideal conditions for black spot disease, a fungus that spreads through water. This infection begins at the base of the plant with round black blotches appearing on the leaves, which eventually turn yellow and fall off.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Lauren Haughey Lifestyle |Lauren Haughey |Katherine McPhillips
With spring in full swing, many green-thumbed fanatics will be getting back to their gardens. But it's crucial to remember that houseplants still need care during the warmer months. While indoor varieties like orchids and peace lilies might start to wilt around this time, gardening guru Monty Don has a word of caution for those looking to perk them up with water. In a blog last year, the 69-year-old said 'the biggest', especially common mistake, concerns overwatering plants.
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devonlive.com | Vita Molyneux |Katherine McPhillips
Hydrangeas, known for their thirst, require consistent hydration to flourish. These stunning blooms possess delicate, dense roots that are prone to drying out, particularly during the warm and breezy days of April. Without adequate water in spring, hydrangeas may produce fewer flowers due to weakened root systems. But fear not, there's no need to be tethered to your watering can all day.
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1 week ago | 
themirror.com | Katherine McPhillips |Vita Molyneux
Hydrangeas, known for their unquenchable thirst, require constant hydration to thrive properly. These stunning blooms possess fine, dense roots that are prone to drying out quicker than those of other plants, particularly during the warm and breezy conditions of April. Should hydrangeas lack adequate water in the springtime, they tend to produce fewer blossoms due to weakened root systems. Yet, tending to them doesn't demand endless hours with a watering can in the garden.
