To help tackle the garden this month before frost sets in, a gardening specialist has revealed what needs pruning. The purpose of pruning is to eliminate dead, diseased and damaged branches along with ...

Inquest told ivy had grown over warning signs for electricity substation A WIDOW is set to sue a utilities station operator after her husband was electrocuted while pruning hedges. Gardener Blair ...

It goes without saying that seasonal gardening tasks should be performed at specific times of the year, mainly because of the weather. But many gardening practices are also best performed at certain ...

The World Bank has warned parliament over Sri Lanka’s continuing failure to implement urgently required energy sector reforms. The WB has pointed out that for want of energy sector reforms, the ...

The air may be getting chillier and the days shorter, but October is a prime time for planting due to the soil still being warm, even though tidying up might take up most of your time. You can still ...

Pruning your shrubs and trees seems like a sensible use of your time during the winter months. When they're bereft of the leaves that so thickly adorned them during the summer, and while much of the ...

With summer well and truly over, it's time to start thinking about preparing gardens and outdoor spaces for the winter months ahead. A spot of preparation now can save a heap of effort come spring, ...

Winter pruning is essential because this is the time of year when the trees are dormant. Between fall and winter, trees slow down their growth to prepare for winter rest. If you prune in the fall, ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

12:54, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 Updated: 12:55, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 A devastated widow says her husband went to work as normal but tragically never returned after he accidentally cut through a substation wire.