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The Sun
8 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Wilko's £1.49 household essential will drive nibbling pests out of your garden – and it won't even harm your plants
A GARDENING fans has revealed his unique method for keeping rabbits away from your vegetable patch, using a £1.49 Wilko buy. With summer now in full swing, gardens around the country will be bursting with scrumptious veg, ready to harvest. 2 2 And although you may be eager to transfer your home-grown veg onto your dinner plate, many pests have the same idea. Rabbits can be a real problem in the summer, as they burrow in to your garden and attack your vegetable patch. Some gardeners opt to plant flowers that are poisonous to rabbits, to keep them away, whilst others choose to place floating covers over their veg. Fork hack Sharing a more unique approach, one gardener took to Reddit to reveal the common household item he uses to banish the pests. "Hey rabbits, fork you!" the gardener joked, sharing a snap of a multitude of forks placed into the soil around his vegetables, prong side up. The post stunned Redditors, with one racing to the comments section to ask if the hack worked. For the most part yes it works," he replied. "They sometimes nibble around the edges but it makes it impossible for them to hop through. "The forks saves me from having to make a rabbit-proof fence." Other Redditors rushed to share their thoughts on the hack, with one commenting: "This is what I did for stray cats and then I bought some spike mats to go under the mulch and now nothing seems to bother my garden. Top Hacks to Keep Foxes Out of Your Garden Another said: "My grandma always told me to hang tin pie plates from the garden fence. "The wind pushes them, and they reflect and make noise. It makes the rabbits uneasy." If you don't have any spare forks lying around, you can pick up cutlery from Wilko for as little as £1.49. More pest busting hacks If rabbits aren't your only pest problem, Jordan Foster from Fantastic Pest Control, has revealed the garden herb rats can't stand. IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. He revealed that the rodents find mint "very offensive" because of its very strong smell. Therefore, to help deter rats you can plant some mint plants in your flower beds. You can pick up a mint plant from Asda for just £1. And if stray cats keep pooing in your garden, TikToker Becky revealed her tried and tested method for keeping them at bay. She said: "Here's my number one tip if you, like us, have issues with neighbouring cats trying to use your lovely planters or pots as a blooming litter tray. 'Coffee grounds!" "Apparently, the cats don't like the smell", she explained.
Metro
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The scales fall from Lisa's eyes in Corrie as she makes discovery about Kit
Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) has had a lot on her mind recently on Coronation Street as the recent death of a colleague brought up a lot of feelings for her about her late wife, Becky. Becky was also a police officer and she was killed while chasing a suspect. She was run over and killed by a getaway car in a tragic incident that has haunted Lisa ever since as it was veiled in a certain amount of mystery. Becky had been under investigation for corruption at the time of her death, something which meant that she and Lisa had argued on the morning she died. It also meant that Becky was denied the kind of funeral that would have seen her honoured by her fellow officers. There's also the possibility that her death might not have been an accident at all, but could have been a deliberate act arising from whatever she was involved in. Lisa has never been able to get answers to her many questions concerning Becky's death as a wall of silence seems to block all her attempts to get to the truth. In upcoming episodes she's feeling the pain of her grief even more acutely because it's the eve of her and Becky's anniversary. She skips her therapy session and goes to visit Becky's grave instead. On the anniversary itself, Carla (Alison King) and Betsy (Sydney Martin) are worried about how Lisa's coping. She insists she's fine and goes off to her therapy session. Finally she allows herself to open up to the therapist and talk about her wife. She says that she's sure there was more to Becky's death than she was ever told and worries that it was something to do with the corruption investigation. Meanwhile Carla has secretly been visiting Logan Radcliffe (Harry Lowbridge) in prison, trying to find out more about what happened to Becky. He and his brother Matty (Seamus McGoff) were involved in the incident that led to Becky's death. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! After her therapy session Lisa decides to do some digging herself and she sneaks into her boss Costello (Daon Broni)'s office, searching his email to see if there's any mention of Becky. More Trending She's disturbed to see something else, though – a request on the computer asking for access to Becky's file. It's from DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). Lisa is puzzled about why Kit would do such a thing and why he's apparently delving into Becky's background behind her back. She tells Carla that she no longer trusts Kit and she can't work with him any more. What is Kit up to? And will Lisa ever uncover the truth about what happened to her wife? View More » MORE: All 31 Coronation Street pictures for next week as major characters search for answers MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers as major secrets are exposed MORE: Fresh torment for Lisa as Carla takes action in Coronation Street – and it could backfire
Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
Tortoise found 2.8 miles from home after 16 days on the run
A runaway tortoise was found nearly three miles from home, 16 days after escaping from its pen in Devon. Shelly the leopard tortoise vanished from Shillingford Abbot, near Exeter on July 9. The 40lb reptile was then discovered near The Orange Elephant ice cream parlour, close to the A379 near Kennford, some 2.8 miles away as the crow flies. Nick Phillips, Shelly's owner, said: 'She was spotted by the farmer, who thought she was a big rock. Luckily, he realised rocks don't usually move and gave us a call.' The family had looked for the tortoise in verges, undergrowth and local woods, and used thermal imaging to try and spot her. Mr Phillips said Shelley's appetite had diminished after returning home, adding: 'We tried runner beans, cabbage, cucumber, the full monty. She wasn't interested. I've no idea what she's been eating, but clearly it wasn't salad.' Mr Phillips's daughter Becky said: 'She's quite big and can travel nearly a mile a day. It seems people don't know what to do when they see a tortoise on the loose, because she was just left there. 'We think she escaped by clawing under the chicken wire of her pen.'
Time Magazine
2 days ago
- Health
- Time Magazine
'Good Inside With Dr. Becky' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
Society Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy made her name as a guru in the so-called gentle-parenting movement. Her book, podcast, and app, all called 'Good Inside,' argue that even a kid in the middle of an epic, full-body tantrum is well-intentioned and just struggling to express himself. She offers strategies on how to draw boundaries, but also make a child feel heard in order to improve challenging behaviors. Dr. Becky's actionable advice comes in the form of interviews with experts or famous fellow parents as well as monologues in front of a camera that break down her personal parenting challenges. Topics range from handling screentime to managing sibling rivalries. Not every parent will find Dr. Becky's methodology convincing. Still, occasionally I wonder if Dr. Becky has a direct line into my brain and those of my fellow moms to probe our anxieties, as evidenced by a recent episode about why a messy house stresses out moms more than dads—spoiler alert: women's cortisol levels spike higher than men's when confronted with clutter. The episode threw every spat I've ever had with my husband about dirty dishes in the sink into perspective. We were able to listen to the podcast together and talk about strategies for reducing anxiety around cleaning—a prime example of a podcast with the power to change lives, one tantrum or tiff at a time.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Good Inside With Dr. Becky
Credit - Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy made her name as a guru in the so-called gentle-parenting movement. Her book, podcast, and app, all called 'Good Inside,' argue that even a kid in the middle of an epic, full-body tantrum is well-intentioned and just struggling to express himself. She offers strategies on how to draw boundaries, but also make a child feel heard in order to improve challenging behaviors. Dr. Becky's actionable advice comes in the form of interviews with experts or famous fellow parents as well as monologues in front of a camera that break down her personal parenting challenges. Topics range from handling screentime to managing sibling rivalries. Not every parent will find Dr. Becky's methodology convincing. Still, occasionally I wonder if Dr. Becky has a direct line into my brain and those of my fellow moms to probe our anxieties, as evidenced by a recent episode about why a messy house stresses out moms more than dads—spoiler alert: women's cortisol levels spike higher than men's when confronted with clutter. The episode threw every spat I've ever had with my husband about dirty dishes in the sink into perspective. We were able to listen to the podcast together and talk about strategies for reducing anxiety around cleaning—a prime example of a podcast with the power to change lives, one tantrum or tiff at a time. Write to Eliana Dockterman at Solve the daily Crossword
