Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...

Hydrangeas have been popular with gardeners for generations. Their spherical heads — often painted in earthy azures, unsullied creams, or pink blushes — dancing atop their green foliage are truly a ...

Variegated plants are often dismissed as fussy, artificial or simply unattractive — the sort of plants gardeners are warned against if they want a calm, cohesive scheme. Many gardeners avoid them ...

Dark Side of the Moon’ Astilbe is the 2026 perennial of the year that will add moody, rich color to your garden.

Hundreds of frustrated Australian-UK and Irish dual citizens have contacted the ABC with questions about the new UK passport entry requirements that come into effect on February 25. A Department of ...

From February 25 dual Australian-British and Australian-Irish citizens must use their British or Irish passport to enter the UK The rule change is related to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation ...

Households will be eligible for thousands of pounds' worth of solar panels and other green tech to lower their energy bills, the government has announced. The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December 2025, up 0.2 percentage points from November’s reading.

The UK temperature is rising and that brings the risk of new pests becoming established in the UK, posing threats to ...

Gardening counts as moderate physical activity, which can build strength, support a moderate weight, and has a lower fall risk for older adults. It uses nearly every major muscle group. Time outdoors ...

Britain's most senior government official, Chris Wormald, agreed with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down, the third member of his team to go in recent days after the appointment of Peter ...