Home & Garden
Heatwave survival tips for your summer garden
When the sun finally comes out, it can take your garden by surprise. Here’s how to help your plants thrive when Westhoughton turns tropical.
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn
June has arrived, but it’s not too late to add a final flourish to your garden. Here’s what to plant now to keep the colour coming well into September.
Life & Community
Is it rude to complain about a cat pooing in my garden?
In the first edition of our new column 'Kettle’s On, What’s Up?', we tackle a truly thorny issue — what to do when your neighbour’s cat turns your raised bed into a litter tray.
Home & Garden
Name that flower with just your iPhone
There’s a clever trick hidden in your iPhone that can help you identify flowers, shrubs and even mystery weeds — all from a quick photo.
Home & Garden
From brew to bloom with tea bags and coffee grounds
Simple ways to put your kitchen waste to good use in the garden, with tried and tested tips that work right here in the North West.
Life & Community
Gardening in a northern terrace with only a tiny back yard
You don’t need a big garden to grow something beautiful. With a few clever ideas, even the smallest Westhoughton yard can bloom.