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See: Gardens – from inspiring spaces to plant know-how So rare in fact that they were recently classed as vulnerable to extinction - so it’s never been so important to help them. According to the Wildlife Trusts (opens in new tab) there were 1.5 million hedgehogs in 1995 while today it is believed that there are fewer than 500,000. The sharp decline in numbers is due to myriad factors, from loss of habitat due to urbanization and deforestation, as well as a loss of food because of the increased use of pesticides both in commercial farming and in domestic gardens....

While Apple has already informed us of the watch’s starting price in Malaysia right after the launch event last month, it is only today that the company has finally listed down the full pricing for Apple Watch Series 5 on Apple Malaysia’s website. Additionally, the site has also revealed the release date of the device in our market which is going to be 1 November. Unlike iPhone, the pricing of Apple Watch is not exactly straight forward because it depends on the size, case type, and strap that you choose....

The moisture gathering on my windows isn’t a problem for most of the year. But as soon as the weather turns colder and the rates of rainfall, snow, and fog increase, I start to notice the condensation collecting on the glazing. While the weather is still relatively warm, the condensation will evaporate as the sun rises and hits the glass. But as fall and winter set in, and temperatures drop, the condensation worsens....

A small kitchen does offer cost advantages with fewer cabinets and other materials to pay for. But there are base costs to consider as part of any kitchen remodel, and if space is constricted, installation costs could even climb accordingly. Here, we’ve asked an expert to provide the lowdown on the cost of design and installation of a small kitchen so you can achieve success from your kitchen ideas and understand what the costs will be....

All it takes is a leaky shampoo bottle in your shower, a toothpaste stain on your hand towel, or a toy-filled bath time session with your children – and your bathroom is ready to be cleaned once again. Therefore, the question of how often you should clean should really address just deep cleaning rather than day-to-day upkeep. Knowing how to clean a bathroom effectively is important in preserving cleanliness and good personal hygiene – but knowing how often you should keep up this upkeep is equally vital....

The good news is that caulking a shower is a simple task and fixing faulty or dirty caulk really won’t take long. It’s also a job that can be done at the same time as grouting tiles if you are refreshing those, too. Take a chunk out of your weekend for an easy caulking job. How to caulk a shower How to caulk a shower If you already know how to caulk a bathtub, you’re set....

Propagating plants through division is a simple technique, but one of the most valuable garden ideas to keep it well stocked and in good shape. It will also help to ensure your planting scheme looks cohesive and natural by repeating favorite plants. It is better to create a well-considered garden color scheme rather than a rainbow of different varieties. ‘You can increase your stock of clump-forming plants – including perennials, spreading shrubs, underground rhizomes, bulbs and tubers – by dividing them every two or three years,’ says Period Living’s gardening expert Leigh Clapp....

A series of folds creates the tree shape perfect for every plate, and there’s the option to add any finishing touches you like such as a star for the top of the tree or even give it a trunk, if you like. Discover how to fold a Christmas tree napkin here and delight family members of all ages with this year’s Christmas table ideas. How to fold a Christmas tree napkin How to fold a Christmas tree napkin...

But if you want to try it out on your phone, there are a couple of things you’ll need to do first. And that’s what we’re going to talk about in this post. Without further ado, let’s take a look at how you can get Live View on Google Maps, along with a couple of other cool tips for the app. How to Get Live View on Google Maps How to Get Live View on Google Maps...

See: How to grow roses – with tips from a gardening expert To Elizabethans, bluebells were enchanted, and heaven forbid you hear their bell-shaped heads ring, for death would likely follow. Links with folklore were still prevalent more than three centuries later, as borne out by Cicely Mary Barker’s depictions of Flower Fairies (the first book in the series was published in 1923) and her assertion that the bluebell be ‘the peerless Woodland King’....

Not just tasty, chives are also a beautiful perennial. Producing pompom pink-purple flowers from late spring to late summer, they put on a stunning display that’s also popular with pollinators. Use them as edging, to make a statement in planters or grow them as companion planting alongside roses, tomatoes or cucumbers to keep pests at bay. The striking blooms are edible too – with a tangy onion taste – so add them to soups and salads as a colorful garnish....

‘Throw pillows are a great interior accessory which can be used to brighten up any room in the house,’ says Emma Sims Hilditch of interior design agency Sims-Hilditch (opens in new tab). Below, Emma explains how she approaches this essential finishing touch in her clients’ homes. How to mix and match pillows on a sofa How to mix and match pillows on a sofa These practical tips won’t just tell you how to mix and match pillows on a sofa – many of them are the first steps in building a successful color scheme, too....

The main flowering season for bulbs is summer and spring, although there are types that will break through the frozen ground in winter, such as snowdrops and crocus, and those that will keep blooming well into fall, such as dahlias and begonias. Include enough variety in your garden ideas, and you will have something in flower in every season. Whether choosing the best summer bulbs or the best spring bulbs for your garden, it’s vital to know when to plant bulbs at the right time as they take a while to grow....