Alan Titchmarsh: Topiary Is Essential Garden Feature
Alan Titchmarsh reveals topiary as the one feature no garden should be without, sharing tips on garden design and rat prevention after his recent house move.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals topiary as the one feature no garden should be without, sharing tips on garden design and rat prevention after his recent house move.
Despite wartime curfews, Ukrainians gathered in Slavutych for a midnight vigil marking 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster, honoring victims and liquidators.
A young writer describes robin chicks fledging near her home, sneaking into the kitchen, and even landing in her mother's hair, highlighting the joys of spring.
An eight-year-old girl recounts her rare encounter with a black adder on Dartmoor, describing the snake's appearance and behavior during a family walk.
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RecommendedDespite conservative backlash and budget concerns, the $114m Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California is set to open in December, providing safe passage for animals over a busy freeway.
Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes and continue to threaten lives and property. Officials warn strong winds could spread flames rapidly.
First Nations rangers in Australia and Alaska collaborate on a project to track short-tailed shearwaters, using Indigenous knowledge and technology to understand their migration and threats.
In an inner Sydney apartment block, a reuse room became a hub for saving money, reducing waste, and forging friendships among residents.
As the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl approaches, Bala, Wales still grapples with fears of cancer, contaminated sheep, and the legacy of radioactive rain that devastated local farmers.
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RecommendedThe Atacama Desert's pristine dark skies, home to the world's largest telescopes, are at risk from light pollution and industrial development, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
A gardening expert with 25+ years of experience recommends sheep's wool as a natural slug barrier, more effective than eggshells or bark, to protect plants from damage.
Gardening experts urge adding mulch to Japanese maple soil in spring for better growth. Learn how to apply and avoid the graft site for best results.
An unusually early and active tick season across the US has led to high bite rates and warnings from health officials about potential surge in tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia threaten homes as strong winds raise spread risk. The Highway 82 Fire has destroyed 87 homes, while a second fire has burned over 46 square miles.
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RecommendedIn Newport, volunteers are planting native trees in poorer North End to improve tree equity, health, and climate benefits after federal grant cancellation.
Forest fires in Japan's Iwate Prefecture have forced about 3,000 residents to evacuate, destroying at least eight buildings. Over 1,300 firefighters and troops are battling the blazes.
About 3,000 people have evacuated in northeastern Japan as forest fires burn for a fourth day, scorching over 730 hectares and destroying eight buildings in Otsuchi.
Schoeman van Jaarsveld, 58, was fatally gored by a black rhino during a patrol at Samara Karoo Reserve. He dedicated his life to anti-poaching efforts.
The UK government raised its estimate of carbon emissions from AI datacentres by over 100 times, now projecting up to 123m tonnes of CO2 over 10 years, sparking climate concerns.
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RecommendedLearn how to conduct a kitchen sustainability audit, choose durable cookware, and reduce waste with tips on borrowing, donating, and selecting non-toxic materials.
A new panel of experts will advise countries on reducing fossil fuel dependence, announced at a major climate meeting in Colombia with over 50 nations attending.
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed using a canopy bridge to cross a road, offering hope for the species' survival amid habitat fragmentation.
An e-bike shop in Byron Bay was destroyed by a fire caused by an exploding lithium-ion battery from an imported bike. Owner Liam Kelly warns Australians to avoid overseas sellers like Temu.
A new wind farm in the Firth of Forth could kill thousands of seabirds, including puffins, sparking concerns over ecological catastrophe and energy policy.
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RecommendedA volunteer firefighter died in Florida while battling wildfires that have destroyed over 120 homes in Georgia, with thousands evacuated.
Fairfield, Montana, is grappling with a critical water shortage caused by aging infrastructure and worsening drought, threatening residents and farming.
Campaigners are pressing the UK government to close a loophole in the fracking moratorium after a mini fracking site in Burniston was rejected by North Yorkshire Council.
Hundreds of rescued ducks in California were given to unvetted adopters, including a cockfighting enthusiast and a livestock company, sparking outrage among activists.
Scientists propose damming the Bering Strait to prevent the collapse of a key ocean current, but warn it could disrupt a critical shipping route and local ecosystems.
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RecommendedA powerful tornado ripped through Enid, Oklahoma, leaving roofs torn, buildings flattened, and debris scattered. See the damage in photos.