Page 33 - Latest Articles - aucklandtrees.co.uk

Woman in beige coat planting colourful flowers in a terracotta pot outside a front door on a paved porch.

Oriental hellebore: the winter flower that transforms your entrance

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

The pots are emptying, leaves are turning brown and the patio seems to be losing all personality. Yet a plant...

Elderly man reading a document at a wooden table with honey jar, coffee, glasses, and calculator in a kitchen.

When Helping a Beekeeper Brings a Tax Bill

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

The field behind Margaret’s cottage was once simply a field: a stretch of untidy grass where foxes wandered at twilight...

Person installing a white plastic grid panel on soil between gravel and planted garden bed.

Honeycomb Grids for Paths, Patios and Garage Approaches

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Paths, patios and garage approaches: a discreet surfacing option is appealing to homeowners who want to stabilise outdoor areas without...

Person loading a large white duvet into a front-loading washing machine in a bright laundry room.

How Often Should You Wash Blankets and Throws in Winter?

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

We turn the heating up, settle in for film evenings and Sunday snoozes, and keep this snug essential within reach...

Woman presenting financial growth charts on a tablet and paper while holding a smartphone in a modern office.

LCL acquires Milleis to counter Revolut and target €9 trillion in savings

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

With Revolut poised to enter the lending market, LCL is responding by completing the major acquisition of the Milleis group....

Woman wearing headphones sipping coffee at a table with a laptop and phone in a cafe by the window.

Marshall Milton A.N.C.: stylish on-ear ANC headphones make a return

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Marshall has not released an on-ear noise-cancelling headset since… 2018. That changes with the appealing new Milton A.N.C. Marshall is...

Hand pouring liquid from a clear bottle into an open white toilet bowl in a bathroom.

How to Clean a Toilet Cistern with Vinegar Once a Month

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Pouring vinegar into the toilet cistern once a month can help break down mineral deposits, lessen internal staining and prevent...

Person holding smartphone displaying a payment app, with a gavel and laptop on a wooden desk nearby.

Fortnite returns to Apple’s App Store worldwide

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Epic Games has decided to return to the App Store. This is a significant development not only for gaming, but...

Young male engineer examining fibre optic cable ends while studying a technical drawing at a workbench.

TAT-8 transatlantic cable is recovered for recycling

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Laid in the late 1980s, the TAT-8 transatlantic cable represented a watershed moment in telecommunications history. More than three decades...

Woman organising shirts inside a wooden wardrobe with hanging lavender sachets on the side panel.

How to Prevent Mould and Humidity in Stored Clothes

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Discovering traces of mould on clothing after an extended spell of relentless rain is deeply frustrating for anyone looking after...

Person holding a black Revolut card inside a cafe with a smartphone and two other cards on the table.

Revolut launches its first physical Dogecoin crypto card with LED screen

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Revolut has unveiled its first physical crypto card, featuring an LED display that lights up with every purchase. It is...

Person holding smartphone with facial recognition screen beside open laptop and wireless earbuds on desk

Google launches video selfie sign-in for your account: here is how it works

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Google has introduced a new way to access your account: the video selfie. Here is how it works. Everyone has...

Person using phone and contactless credit card to pay at a cafe table with a receipt and coffee, red bus outside window.

FCA contactless payment limits: UK banks retain £100 ceiling

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

The UK financial regulator, the FCA, will now allow banks and payment providers to set their own contactless card payment...

Person cleaning tiled floor with a brush, surrounded by baking soda, lemon, cream, and cleaning spray.

Black Grout: Four-Ingredient Mixture Cleans It in 15 Minutes

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

People faced with mouldy or blackened grout often automatically reach for harsh supermarket cleaners. They sting the nose, can damage...

Young man digging soil in a garden bed with a wheelbarrow and gardening tools in a backyard.

How Julien Transformed His 85 m² Garden in One Weekend

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

On Saturday morning, the gate was still creaking as Julien set his wheelbarrow down on the path. Beyond the hedge,...

Older male worker holds a hard hat and reads a letter near a calendar marked for retirement in a factory setting.

Why Retirement Keeps Moving Further Away

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

On the 6:12 a.m. train, the evidence is written on people’s faces more clearly than in any statistic. Fingers curl...

Person using a multitool to clean or modify a spoon on a cloth at a wooden table with various utensils and plants.

Upcycling old spoons: 12 creative ideas for home and garden

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Browsing the cutlery box in a bric-a-brac or second-hand shop can reveal genuine decorative potential. Plain, bent or slightly tarnished...

Two men in suits shaking hands and holding documents in front of an easyJet airplane on the tarmac.

Apollo Global Management Agrees easyJet Acquisition in £5.7 Billion Deal

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

Apollo Global Management, the US investment fund, has agreed to acquire British airline easyJet. The deal, executed through Eagle Bidco...

Woman using an ATM machine while talking on the phone inside a bank or store.

What to Do When an ATM Keeps Your Card

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

It can happen in crowded city centres, at motorway service stations, in airports or on a quiet Sunday evening when...

Hand wiping water droplets from a white bathroom sink with a wet tissue near a chrome tap.

Baking Paper for Limescale-Free Taps: The Simple Kitchen Trick

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

An entirely ordinary sheet of baking paper can solve the problem almost effortlessly. Many homes face the same situation: taps...

Man examining old electronics in a scrapyard with piles of discarded devices and a laptop on the ground.

James Howells and the $649 Million Bitcoin Buried in Newport Landfill

Harriet M. Ashford • October 8, 2026

What began as ordinary office clear-out work became one of crypto history’s most extraordinary stories. An unremarkable hard drive, technology...