For skilled and novice chefs, a good set of chef knives is essential for easy meal prep. But even the best knives are subject to wear. Dull knives make chopping, mincing, and dicing the ...

Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the ...

No kitchen is complete without a proper knife. If you enjoy cooking, investing in a high-quality chef’s knife can improve your overall experience and cut your prep time in half. A chef's knife ...

Ever wondered how to tackle those spidery roots that emerge from your monstera plant? We put it to the experts to share their ...

He recently prosecuted one of the UK's recent high-profile cases of shocking knife violence - the murder of a 15-year-old girl in Croydon, south London, back in September 2023, ...

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his mother. Bronwyn Jones, who now goes by the name Anarlyn, of Borden, Hampshire, brutally stabbed Anna Jones, 44, before ...

Teenger Ben Kinsella’s death in 2016 was just one of the many lives lost to knife crime in the UK, and now Metro can reveal that almost half of all murders in the UK in the last two years have ...

Pruning during this time encourages strong new growth, improves the overall shape of the shrub, and helps prevent disease. When done correctly, pruning also prevents overcrowding and allows air ...

Pruning is a crucial task all year round, ensuring that plants, flowers and trees stay in tip-top shape. But knowing what to prune each month can be a bit of a puzzle, so the Royal Horticultural ...

One crucial job that needs tackling is pruning, which encourages growth and enhances flowering. Jamie Shipley, a gardening guru and the managing director of Hedges Direct, has shared his wisdom on ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...