Want to Party With Rock Stars? How Many Miles Do You Have?
Want to Party With Rock Stars? How Many Miles Do You Have?
Forget new year gardening resolutions. In 2026 I’m lowering my standards | Gardening advice
Every January, I gripe about the tyranny of setting any kind of resolution while we’re in the depth of winter. Short gloomy days and long drawn-out nights are a truly uninspiring backdrop for resolving to make meaningful changes in your life. I’d love to meet whoever came up with the idea of new year resolutions and … Read more
Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026 | Australian lifestyle
The dawn of a new year brings visions of an idealised version of yourself. Fresh-faced, we eagerly pile our to-do lists with things we’ve been putting off and ambitions to aim for. But the energy that comes after a few days off quickly disappears as we settle back into the daily grind of school runs … Read more
Houseplant hacks: should I use ice cubes to water my plants? | Houseplants
The problemMany a houseplant is killed with kindness; watering every time you look at them can be terminal. Using ice cubes for watering promises slower, more controlled hydration. But does it work? The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The hackPlace one or … Read more
More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy
More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy
How hard can it be to choose a new mattress? The Becky Barnicoat cartoon
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Now is the time to be bold and give your garden a reshuffle | Gardening advice
Something I’ve noticed in gardens that have been tended by the same person – or people – is that the best ones never stay the same. People who truly love their plots shuffle things around all the time, with the same confidence and curiosity as those restless interior design lovers who change their curtains twice … Read more
Plant ‘tredges’ to boost England’s tree cover, gardeners urged | Trees and forests
Gardeners should plant native “tredges” – foliage between the size of a tree and a hedge – to boost England’s tree cover, the Royal Horticultural Society has said. Taking inspiration from ancient woodlands could boost wildlife across England’s 25m gardens, according to experts, and help increase native tree cover. The UK’s woodland cover is approximately … Read more
Pack them up or drag it out? When to take down Christmas decorations | Australian lifestyle
Anthony Hawwa’s home Christmas light display, featuring 7,000 bulbs, might be more extravagant than most, but when it comes to the date of taking them down, he’s a proud traditionalist. He makes sure everything is boxed up and put away just after 7 January, the date Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas, every year. “I find it … Read more
Crypto for Christmas? Gen Z-ers Are Cautiously Open to the Idea.
Crypto for Christmas? Gen Z-ers Are Cautiously Open to the Idea.