African Blue Basil, Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum. Whether you garden in-ground or in a single windowbox, there is a plant that will lure every pollinator in the neighborhood to your green space. African blue basil’s myriad flowers, in bloom for months, guarantee a flurry of constant and diverse pollinator activity from morning until twilight, and from early summer until frost. There is never a dull moment. And with the right plant for pollinators, even a tiny urban space can contribute to a pollinator pathway—a pesticide and herbicide-free corridor of plants that provides food and shelter for pollinating insects, which are in decline due to loss of habitat and to widespread pesticide use.

Gardening 101: African Blue Basil

As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade, adding orange flowers to your fall garden can create a striking display that keeps your landscape looking lively and full of energy. Orange flowers bring a sense of warmth and excitement, capturing the fiery essence of autumn. I’ve always found that the bold hues of orange add a dynamic contrast to the more muted tones of the season, making your garden stand out even as the days grow shorter. Whether you’re looking to create a focal point or fill in gaps with bursts of color, orange flowers are the perfect way to ignite your fall garden.

Orange Flowers For A Fiery Fall Garden

Residents have claimed piles of rubbish outside their homes has started to attract "rats the size of dogs". Bin collections in Middlesbrough have recently changed from weekly to fortnightly, prompting concerns from some about vermin. However, people in one neighbourhood in the town's Central ward told the BBC "disgusting" waste...

'Rats the size of dogs' outside rubbish-hit homes

Lusting for the brightest Christmas Cactus blooms this holiday season? Do These Things in August for More Flowers!. It’s August already, and the holiday season is just around the corner! If you want your Christmas cactus to bloom extra pretty during the festive season, now’s the time to act. As summer peaks, this is the prime time to coax your cactus into producing more flowers. Here’s what you do!

4 Things To Do With Christmas Cactus in August For More Flowers

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Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

Autumn is a magical time in the landscape. Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale. The cool nights and crisp clear days of fall rejuvenate flowering annuals and perennials that may have languished in the heat of summer. The. result is...

15 Showstopping Annuals To Fill Your Fall Garden With Blooms

A 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Fosse Way, police say.

Six arrested after inmate dies at prison

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

One woman dies and three others airlifted to hospital following crash near seaside.

One woman dies and four hurt in crash

The cliff fall near Peacehaven in East Sussex was photographed on Wednesday.

Warnings issued following significant cliff fall

Ticket-holder says Friday 'worst day ever' as high winds blow down urinals and merchandise stands.

Festival-goers leave as tents and urinals blow away

The incident was witnessed by two women playing tennis at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham.

Man seen committing indecent act in park bushes

The abundant, round blooms of hydrangeas are a classic sight of summer. Their blue, pink, and purple flowers are a cheerful and reliable perennial that seems to quickly sprout out of nothing but bare sticks in spring. But after the bloom season is over, you've probably seen gardeners cut hydrangeas...

Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas? Why Waiting Might Risk Next Year's Blooms

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been treating your pepper plants as annuals, pulling them out at the end of each growing season. But here’s a little secret: peppers are actually perennials! Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, pepper plants can live for several years if they’re protected from frost and cold weather. Overwintering your peppers is not only possible, but it’s also a fantastic way to get a head start on next year’s growing season. Imagine harvesting peppers from a plant that’s already established and ready to produce! It’s a game changer, and I’m here to walk you through how to do it.

Your Peppers Are Perennials! Here’s How To Overwinter Them

There is nothing more beautiful than a Wisteria tree in full bloom, and this one in Japan is among the most exquisite. This 144 year old wisteria is something else!. We’ve heard of the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in japan, and how their delicate flowers gracefully carpet the earth in a most dreamy way, but there’s also another botanical beauty whose flawless stunning nature is currently shining for all of the world to see.

There Is A 144-Year Old Wisteria Tree That Looks Like A Fairy Pink Sky

A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash in the west of the Isle of Man died from head injuries, an inquest has heard. Nesta Haselden died in the collision between a motorbike and two cars near Queen Elizabeth II High School on the A1 Douglas to Peel road at about 16:20 BST on 7 August.

Motorcyclist suffered fatal head injuries in crash

South Yorkshire Police are investigating Alicia Douglass's death as murder and have arrested man.

Woman found dead at home named by police

Three lifeguards, including a 16-year-old, are praised for giving oxygen to unconscious toddler.

Beach lifeguards save toddler's life after seizure

While lush green grass is popular, it can be difficult to maintain—especially if your yard doesn't get a lot of sun. If you're tired of looking at bald patches in your landscape where grass won't grow, there are plenty of lawn alternatives that thrive in partial to full shade. From options with grass-like foliage to flowering ground covers, you don't need access to sunlight to create the landscape of your dreams. Ahead, we're sharing the best grass alternatives that experts say will flourish in shady lawns.

14 Grass Alternatives That Thrive in Shady Yards

Gardening Know How

Start sowing flower seeds in August to fill your garden with robust and beautiful blooms next year.

8 Flowers To Plant In August – For Dazzling Blooms Next Spring And Summer

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'Unusual' ginger flowers for first time at garden

Hedychium wardii is in bloom in time for the Plant Hunters Weekend at Lullingstone...

'Unusual' ginger flowers for first time at garden

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