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Mary Berry's easy chocolate traybake is a 'great cake for birthday parties'

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris |Ketsuda Phoutinane

Mary Berry's easy chocolate traybake recipe is a 'great cake for birthday parties'Mary Berry's chocolate cake recipe is so quick and delicious you might not want to share it. Mary Berry's chocolate cake is perfect for sharing (Image: Olga Mazyarkina via Getty Images)Chocolate cake is a heavenly treat when done right, a dessert so good you don't want to share. Mary Berry's easy chocolate cake, which can quite simply be baked in a tray, is a favourite of home bakers.
Stop grass from turning brown even in heatwaves with 1 garden habit

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris |Ketsuda Phoutinane

Stop grass from turning brown even in heatwaves with 1 garden habitLawn becoming brown and patchy? There's an easy solution to keeping it green all summer. Grass can become worse for wear "very quickly" (Image: Getty)Brits are in for a sizzler with the mercury set to soar, heralding for a toasty week across parts of the country. And with the heatwave, lush lawns could transform into unsightly brown plots with a few key missteps.
Tomato plants will have better growth and be more flavourful when near 3 plants

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris |Talya Honebeek |Melanie Kaidan

Tomato plants will have better growth and be more flavourful when kept near 3 plantsGardening enthusiasts looking to up their tomato-growing game should consider planting three specific plants in their garden to keep pests at bay and enhance the flavour of their tomatoes.
Towels become soft and fluffy again using 30p kitchen ingredient

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Sophie Harris |Millie Bull |Dan Taylor

It has proven to be a cost-effective and natural solution to the problem of hard water, which is common in the UK and can cause towels to become stiff and scratchyThe fantasy of wrapping yourself up in a soft, fluffy after stepping out of the bath or shower is shattered for many when towels lose their softness and become abrasive. Overuse and the build-up of detergents and body oils are to blame for them losing their soft texture. However, Cheryl Curristin offered a solution.
Crusty towels will become ‘soft and fluffy’ fast when rinsed with 1 ingredient

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris |Millie Bull

Crusty towels will turn 'soft and fluffy' fast if they're rinsed with 1 kitchen stapleTowels can quickly turn hard and crusty, especially if you wash them regularly. Luckily, a cleaning enthusiast has shared a simple 30p solution she loves that transforms them in one wash.
Orchids will bloom for years with expert’s ‘one easy trick’ that takes no time

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris

Orchids will bloom for years with expert’s ‘one easy trick’ that takes no timeOrchids are well-known for being difficult to flower, often just blooming once a year. However, a plant expert has shared "one easy trick" which could encourage the houseplant to flower more often.
5 big lawn mistakes silently killing your lawn in summer

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris

5 big lawn mistakes silently killing your lawn in summer — avoid for lush green grassIn order to keep your lawn healthy all summer, an expert has shared five common mistakes to avoid making.
Pansies will ‘bloom big well beyond spring’ if you follow 3 essential yet simple tasks

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris

Pansies will ‘bloom big well beyond spring’ if you follow 3 essential yet simple tasksPansies are bedding plants which bloom through the summer but gardeners can extend their pretty flowers by completing three regular tasks.
Cheese scones come out ‘perfect’ when you follow 1 baking rule

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris

6-ingredient cheese scones come out ‘perfect’ when you follow 1 baking ruleCheese scones are a delicious savoury alternative to a classic scone, but it's important to follow one important rule when making them.
Houseplants will ‘look their best’ and ‘flourish’ when you do 1 simple job now

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Sophie Harris

Houseplants will ‘look their best’ and ‘flourish’ when you do 1 simple job nowHouseplants can bring many benefits into the home, but only if they're looked after in return. According to an expert, one simple job can help them "breathe better" and "look their best".