Author: Jim West

How to get rid of aphids – best methods to prevent ‘major damage’ to your garden plants

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APHIDS can cause significant damage to garden plants, leaving them sticky and distorted, or even infected with certain viruses. While these common insects play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem, they can be problematic in large numbers. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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Experts warn of imminent arrival of Disease X as “pandemic era” begins

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CORONAVIRUS, monkeypox, polio, and hepatitis. The UK, it seems, has become the world’s petri dish as one viral threat after another hits the country and its health service. However, worse could still be to come in the form of “Disease X”. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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Make your own ‘natural’ fabric softener with household ingredients – ‘a lot cheaper’

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LAUNDRY experts have shared three “easy” ways homeowners can make their own “natural” fabric softener using household products such as white vinegar and hair conditioner. The cleaning pros claimed that these methods “work out a lot cheaper”. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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‘Repels them!’: Protect your garden from slugs using 14p ‘homemade spray’ – ‘so effective’

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SLUGS can cause significant damage to the gardens, eating plant leaves, stems and roots. With metaldehyde now banned in the UK, gardening enthusiasts have shared how to make a “homemade spray” hack using garlic for “repelling” slugs from the garden. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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