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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Friends to cross Humber Bridge in wheelbarrows for mental health charity
A group of landscapers will attempt to cross the Humber Bridge in wheelbarrows, raising cash for a mental health Scholey, 25, along with three others, hope to complete the challenge on Saturday, taking it in turns to push and be said: "Men sometimes need that push from one another in life, and we're local landscaping lads of course." Cash raised will go to Mysterious Minds, a Hull charity that supports families affected by suicide. Mr Scholey added: "Mental health isn't really spoken about around us men and it's got worse over the years. We want to show people you can talk about it. "I'm going to start by pushing. I'll have my Weetabix in the morning. If I get tired, someone can push me." Ashley Harris, 31, who is also taking part, said: "I've known people from school who've lost their lives to mental health and we've all struggled ourselves at some point."We just want to show other men in the city it's OK not to be OK." The journey will start at 09:00 BST at Darley's pub in Hessle and finish in Barton upon Humber.
Washington Post
28-05-2025
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- Washington Post
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat
Whether it's a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential. With a few smart design choices and some creative flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat. The very constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful — and impactful — design decisions.
Washington Post
20-05-2025
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- Washington Post
On the wild side
'Salt Lake County required us to landscape with all native species. It was a challenge finding local nursery stock and even harder learning firsthand which 'deer-resistant' plants would survive the nightly nibblings, but I eventually found abundant options. We seeded the open spaces with native grasses and wildflowers, and each year is a revelation as long-dormant seeds burst into surprising new additions to the yard. I have never had to mow once, thanks to the slow-growing character of our landscape, and irrigation demand has fallen to nearly zero as roots get more established — a huge blessing (and financial gain) in our drought-prone state.'
