INCORRECTLY watering your tomato plants can lead to reduced fruit production and stunted growth. That said, you might want to know how often and when exactly to quench the thirst of these juicy crops. Den Garden has shared the time of day that you should bless your tomatoes with water and how often you should do it When watering your tomatoes, you'll want to have your soil moist but not flooded. To stimulate root growth, the soil should be damp at least six to eight inches below the ground. When it comes to how often you should water your tomatoes, once a day is ideal. The best time of day to water your tomatoes is at dawn. Read more on gardening GREEN ROUTINE I'm a gardening expert – water plants at the same time with a major exception This way, the plants have a good amount of time to absorb water and begin photosynthesis. And if water happened to fall onto the leaves, stem, or fruit, it would dry up before the sun has a … [Read more...] about I’m a pro gardener – how often you should be watering tomatoes and the best time of day to do it
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‘Potent weapon’ to ‘kill’ dust mites in your mattress – ‘keeps them away for good!’
Lynsey Crombie gives tip for cleaning mattress stains This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Just like anything else in your home, you need to clean your mattress . To prevent the build-up of things like oil, sweat, skin cells, dust mites and bed bugs, mattresses should be cleaned at least every three to six months. While mattress cleaning can be a bit of a hassle, having a fresh bed is essential to your health and well-being. To make getting rid of them a little bit easier, experts at the Mattress Firm have shared how to get these pesky bugs … [Read more...] about ‘Potent weapon’ to ‘kill’ dust mites in your mattress – ‘keeps them away for good!’
Mum of five looks 20 years younger with 5 minute routine – ‘You can’t beat it’
This Morning: Trinny Woodall gives anti-ageing make-up tips Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Turned away from bars because she couldn't prove how old she was, 51-year-old Stephanie has always looked a lot younger than her age. In conversation with Express.co.uk , she shared her top diet , exercise , skincare and fashion secrets to maintaining a youthful look. Related articles The one product you should use 'forever' for youthful looking skin How Tom Cruise looks so good at 60 - diet, exercise and skincare tips Stephanie exclusively told Express.co.uk: "I don't remember a time when, without makeup, I've actually been seen as the … [Read more...] about Mum of five looks 20 years younger with 5 minute routine – ‘You can’t beat it’
Boots stock market float back on the table as £5bn sale collapses
T he American owners of Boots may revive plans for stock market float next year after scrapping the sale of Britain’s biggest chemist to a Wall Street buyout fund and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Walgreens, which merged with Boots in 2014 in a deal worth £9bn, said none of the offers for the “adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company”. The Illinois-headquartered company said bidders had struggled to arrange bank loans to buy Boots after financial markets “suffered unexpected and dramatic change”. Private equity fund Apollo and Mr Ambani had been in pole position to acquire Boots after Walgreens chairman Stefano Pessina put the business up for sale in January. But a £5bn approach — considerably lower than the £7bn Mr Pessina is said to have wanted — fell through. Ornella Barra, Boots operating chief, wrote to the company’s 56,000 staff saying she was “happy to confirm that it has been decided that Boots and No7 Beauty Company will … [Read more...] about Boots stock market float back on the table as £5bn sale collapses
House plant costing just 67p can keep flies out of your home all summer long
A lot of us get frustrated with pesky flies annoying up in our homes all summer long. However, cleaning experts have revealed a little-known tip to keep pesky flies out of your home while enjoying a welcome breeze through your windows. They say one simple house plant enough to ensure the nuisance visitors 'buzz off'. READ MORE: Mum shares no-scrubbing hack to clean tile grout that she discovered by accident And the good news is that it won't break the bank, with it available cheaply from Aldi and Tesco. Basil repels flies as they hate the strong smell so by putting a pot of basil on your windowsill, flies are less likely to come into your home. Mint is also said to keep flies away, which is also available in supermarkets for less than £2. You can pick up a pot of basil in Aldi for just 67p while Tesco charge £1.30 for a medium size basil or mint pot. The cleaning experts at Tap Warehouse also told Yorkshire Live how to prevent flies from lingering … [Read more...] about House plant costing just 67p can keep flies out of your home all summer long
Wimbledon: Djokovic blasts Covid jab as players test POSITIVE, Kyrgios racism rant
Raducanu and Murray both start Wimbledon with victories Sign up for FREE for breaking Wimbledon news and player updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The tennis star said the jab was not an option for him and told reporters he would rather not play in tournaments that required it than subject himself to the shot. Speaking at a press conference, a reporter asked: " Is that [getting jabbed] something you've completely closed your mind to as an option going forward?" Mr Djokovic replied: "Yes. Yes." His opposition is likely to come under fresh scrutiny as Marin Cilic revealed he has been self-isolating after testing positive for Covid. The star, who will be unable to compete in Wimbledon after the positive result, had played a … [Read more...] about Wimbledon: Djokovic blasts Covid jab as players test POSITIVE, Kyrgios racism rant
I wanted to try for one more baby and gave birth to four -caring for them is like being in the SAS
WHEN Madison Collier found she was pregnant she was excited to be expanding her family. She and husband Justin had been desperate to give their daughter Isla, four, a sibling. They had started trying for one more baby, to give them a family of four, and were thrilled when they discovered Madison was pregnant. But at her nine week scan she got the shock of her life when doctors discovered she was in fact expecting FOUR. Madison, 33, from Georgia, says: “I'd gone on my own to the scan, so Justin wasn’t even there with me. I was told I was pregnant with not one baby, but four, and I was so shocked I thought I was going to faint. “The nurse kept fanning me with cool air, but the room was spinning, I couldn’t take it in.” Read more on parenting LOO KNEW? Three top tips to help take the stress out of potty training NO KIDDING Tips to get babies to sleep through the night & you can be as loud as you want … [Read more...] about I wanted to try for one more baby and gave birth to four -caring for them is like being in the SAS
Lunchtime Shop: Eight pairs of boots that are comfortable enough to wear all day
If there’s one pair of shoes that every winter wardrobe needs it's a pair of black boots. Stylish and versatile, they go with everything and are very long wearing. But that hardworking ability means they aren’t always the most comfortable, which they should be if you’re going to be wearing them all winter, every winter. So we put the call-out for recommendations for the comfiest boots ever and received some great tips, from everyone from nurses to fashion stylists. An insider tip to get the absolute comfiest boots ever: Buy a secondhand pair and get them resoled – they’ll come perfectly worn in. READ MORE: Lunchtime Shop: Eight of the best exercise leggings Lunchtime Shop: Six of the best cleansing balms Lunchtime Shop: Six of the snuggliest slippers Lunchtime Shop: Five of the best mascaras under $50 Paloma Rossi ‘Rosie’ leather ankle boots, $130 I've been buying these for years, whenever they go on sale, and stash them in my wardrobe. I have six … [Read more...] about Lunchtime Shop: Eight pairs of boots that are comfortable enough to wear all day
Kiwis splash out online under the influence
New research claims a third of New Zealanders have shopped online boozed up, buying anything from pets to airfares If you ask the people around you, everyone seems to have a confessional story about when they’ve succumbed to impulsive online shopping after one too many drinks . One person I asked admitted to buying a border collie puppy after some beer-fuelled TradeMe browsing with her boyfriend at the time. Someone else bought a treehouse ladder to hang out her window so she could get in and out of her room without having to make small talk with her flatmates. READ MORE: Top tips for teaching children and young people about money Why makeup shares may be about to boom Why Millennials are New Zealand's top second-hand shoppers Drunk shopping is big business Another spent an eye-watering $700 on an oversized wearable blanket - known as an Oodie ; someone else bought tap shoes with the best intention of learning how to dance with them. It’s clear these … [Read more...] about Kiwis splash out online under the influence