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BBC News
11 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
People in Guernsey trimming hedges urged to protect wildlife
Islanders with roadside hedges on their properties have been urged to protect wildlife when cutting them and tenants have until 15 June to trim hedges bordering public roads under Guernsey law, so they do not block road signs, traffic lights and visibility for States said cutting a hedge "too severely and frequently" could have a detrimental effect on the vegetation and the wildlife it Countryside and Land Management Services said people should check for "nesting birds or other wildlife" and use secateurs for "minimal cutting" around nests if they find them. It said internal hedges should be left until after bird breeding season between March and July to law requires roadside verges to be cut between 1 and 15 June and then again between 15 and 30 September each year to remove overhanging people with "rare or uncommon plants" in their earth banks and hedges should avoid cutting them until September if possible, said officials. 'Living threads' Officials said: "Guernsey's beautiful landscape is defined by its distinctive roadside hedge banks which form an important part of our island's heritage. "They form living threads which run through and connect the parishes and can be a haven for both plants and animals, adding much to the island's natural living diversity."Anyone finding injured wildlife should contact the GSPCA, the organisation and Highways said people should make sure cuttings are cleared away immediately to avoid the need to clear blocked drains.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl is selling cheap Japanese gardening gadget for cheaper than a fiver – helping you cut back overgrown hedges
LIDL is selling a gardening gadget that will help you tackle overgrown hedges - and it costs less than a fiver. With temperatures remaining high this week, after a sunny weekend, many of us are likely planning on spending as much time as possible in the garden. 2 However, if you're planning on having any guests over for barbecues or garden parties over the coming days, you may want to give your outside space a bit of a spruce-up. And although you may think that the tools needed to keep your garden in tip-top shape will be pricey, Lidl's Parkside Japanese Pull Saw With Angled Handle proves otherwise. The bargain buy will set you back by just £4.99, making it the perfect product for penny pinchers. The nifty gadget can help you trim back overgrown hedges, thanks to the flexible saw blade with coarse and fine teeth. The pulling motion allows you to make clean, precise cuts with minimal effort, and the saw blade can be replaced at the touch of a button, without any tools. The product also has an ergonomic handle, and a soft grip, so you can chop hedges with comfort. The product is available in stores now, as part of Lidl 's Middle Aisle products. It can only be purchased by those over 18, and according to the Lidl website, is not available in all stores. You better head down to your local Lidl to snap yours up quick though since, as with all Middle Aisle products, once they're gone, they're gone. If you're lawn is looking green and patchy this spring, Lidl also has a handy gadget to get it looking lush, for under a tenner. Trying out Lidl's new weeding tools The retailer's Parkside Rotating Sprinkler is scanning for £8.99 and comes complete with a handful of nifty add-ons. It is stocked with a total of 45 precision nozzles and a fine filter as dirt sieve Plus, it's weather- and UV-resistant, so even if you leave it outside it won't suffer any serious damage. However, shoppers will have to wait until May 15 before they can get their hands on it. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Rival Aldi has also stocked up on bargains to make your garden the envy of your neighbours, such as an Electric Weed Killer for just £14.99. It works as a hot-air blower which gets three jobs done as one single gadget. On the Aldi website it states: "Grab yourself a multi-functional hot-air blower which performs as a weeder, BBQ lighter and hot air gun for removing paint and varnish to conquer all those garden tasks this year." The 2000-watt machine has no harmful chemicals as it simply spits out hot air, killing the weeds. It has a swivel handle, three temperatures, and five heating nozzles included. The cheap new tool appeared in Aldi stores on May 8, so those looking to pep up their patio can pick one up today.
