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Person tending to purple agapanthus flowers and succulents on a sunlit balcony table with a watering can nearby.

What is the secret to using a few pots to transform your space?

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Bringing life to an outdoor area calls for plant choices that combine good looks with practicality. Agapanthus is an excellent...

Person watering colourful flowers in garden using green hose on a sunny day.

GiFi flexible garden hose: 5 to 15 metres for €13.50

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Many amateur gardeners will recognise the problem: as soon as the first watering session begins, the battle with stubborn knots,...

Person potting a basil plant next to a rosemary plant with gardening tools and soil on a wooden table outdoors.

Which plant should never be kept near rosemary?

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Which plant should never be kept near rosemary? Although rosemary is highly hardy, it can die when grown beside a...

Father helping young son with homework at a table, laptop open, colourful pencils and piggy bank nearby.

New social security payment rules: why stay-at-home parents are in the firing line

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

On a dull Tuesday morning in a suburb beyond Manchester, the supermarket car park is busy with people who are...

Woman holding tablet with data analytics standing in server room with two colleagues and network diagram on whiteboard.

AI and data centres: the technical jobs France is fighting to fill

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

As billions are poured into building vast server facilities, the AI race will demand substantial human expertise. Here is a...

Person on balcony tending to hanging flowering plants with gardening supplies on table in warm sunlight.

How to Grow Wax Flower Hoya carnosa on a Fragrant Balcony

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

A cosy, fragrant balcony is a goal for many people living in modern flats. The beautiful wax flower is an...

Person mulching soil around a young tree with autumn leaves, gardening tools and watering can nearby.

Japanese maple in March: mulch properly for healthy growth

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Brown leaf edges, dried-out shoot tips and barely any new growth: this is the reality for many Japanese maples in...

Person filling a terracotta pot with soil on a balcony with various potted plants and a crate of vegetables.

Composting, fertiliser and plants: an Embrapa guide for your vegetable garden

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Growing an attractive garden in a limited area calls for commitment and sustainable techniques that feed the soil. Turning organic...

Young man studying bills with calculator and laptop at bright kitchen table with jar of coins nearby

The Hidden Cost of Financial Procrastination

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Bank statements, health insurance letters and a message from her pension provider lie unopened. Meanwhile, her phone keeps flashing with...

Person cleaning large green leaves of a potted plant on a wooden table by a bright window.

How White Vinegar Cleans Zamioculca Leaves for Lasting Shine

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Keeping indoor greenery looking vibrant requires special attention beyond ordinary watering. Many people are frustrated when their leaves collect grime,...

Worker in orange protective gear managing cable on a ship deck with ocean and sunset in the background.

TAT‑8: How a Fibre-Optic Pioneer Is Leaving the Atlantic

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Far out in the Atlantic, a specialist vessel is lifting a pioneer of the digital age from several thousand metres...

Young woman tending to pink and white flowers growing on a trellis in a sunlit courtyard garden.

Best climbing plants for small walls and vertical gardens

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Turning a plain wall into a vertical garden may seem like a demanding task, yet one climbing plant can make...

Potted white-flowered plant on a round wooden table in a bright living room with sofa and window.

The flower that perfumes the whole room and grows well in a pot

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Among the many plants grown indoors, certain species stand out for their ability to scent the home without needing much...

Hands planting young seedlings in soil in a raised garden bed with gardening tools nearby on a sunny day.

What spontaneous shoots reveal about soil biodiversity

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

When small spontaneous shoots start appearing in neglected pots or in garden beds, nature is sending a clear message about...

Young man smiling at smartphone with digital graphics, laptop and coffee on café table by window.

Revolut launches AIR (AI by Revolut), its AI financial assistant in the UK

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Revolut has introduced AIR (AI by Revolut), an AI assistant built into its app that lets users manage their money...

Woman kneeling in a garden beside seedlings and a watering can, preparing soil with a piece of cardboard.

Create a vegetable bed with cardboard without digging

Harriet M. Ashford • October 2, 2026

Many amateur gardeners will recognise the problem: the days are getting longer and the seed packets are ready, but the...

Person holding a Galaxy A56 smartphone with laptop, coffee cup, and phone box on wooden desk by a window.

Samsung launches One UI 8.5 Beta for Galaxy A36 rather than Galaxy A56

Harriet M. Ashford • October 1, 2026

Although the One UI 8.5 beta might more logically have been expected for the Galaxy A56, Samsung is continuing to...

Middle-aged couple digging in garden soil revealing a pile of gold coins underneath near a wooden fence.

British Couple Find the New Forest Hoard of 70 Medieval Coins

Harriet M. Ashford • October 1, 2026

Imagine tending your garden at home and suddenly uncovering a treasure buried for almost 500 years. That is precisely what...

Young man in beige suit using smartphone for contactless payment with cityscape through window behind him

Visa invests €500 million in Europe to defend its payments position

Harriet M. Ashford • October 1, 2026

Visa is bringing out the big guns. As Europe increasingly seeks to reduce its reliance on US giants, the group...

Woman tending to a lush hedge with purple flowers outside a suburban house on a sunny day.

Thunbergia erecta: the best shrub for a private green wall

Harriet M. Ashford • October 1, 2026

The search for privacy in urban homes often comes up against the challenge of keeping green walls attractive. Fortunately, one...

Man planting seed potatoes in soil with labelled potatoes and soil thermometer in garden patch.

When to Plant Potatoes: The Complete Guide to a Rich Harvest

Harriet M. Ashford • October 1, 2026

Many keen gardeners spend March and April checking the weather app: the bags of seed potatoes are ready, the neighbour...