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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Gardeners told not to mow lawns this weekend as hosepipe bans are put in place across the UK
GARDENERS have been told not to mow their lawns this weekend as hosepipe bans are put in place across the UK. It's not just to save water either as the bans have left gardeners worried about their parched, patchy lawns. Advertisement 1 Scorching temperatures and a hosepipe ban has left many gardeners worried about the state of their lawn Credit: Getty After the warmest ever June and driest spring for 132 years, temperatures are creeping up yet again. The first This has left many gardeners worried about the keeping their lawns in tip-top shape. Especially as breaking the rules could land you with a whopping Advertisement Read more Fabulous news Expert help Fortunately, expert gardener Luke Newnes is on hand to help. Luke is a new build gardening specialist, gardening content creator and a member of the Interior Squad at Hillarys. He's shared his top tips to help your grass survive - and even thrive - through the heatwave, all while keeping water use to a minimum. "Heatwaves can be tough on lawns, especially with hosepipe bans in place," he said. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Tested Exclusive "But with a few smart strategies, you can give your grass the best chance to bounce back when the rain returns." Top tips for lawn survival in a heat wave Mow high, stay cool: Set your mower blades higher than usual. 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' Longer grass shades the soil, keeping your roots cooler and reduces water loss too. Water wisely—if allowed: If you're permitted to use a watering can, make sure to use it early in the morning or late evening to minimise evaporation. Advertisement Focus on the base of the grass, not the blades. Collect every drop: Place a bucket in the shower to collect water or reuse cooled cooking water for your plants. Every little helps and your garden won't mind if it's not from a watering can. Mulch with clippings: Leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. Advertisement This acts as a natural mulch, locking in precious moisture and protecting the soil from the sun's harsh rays. Pause the feed: Hold off on fertilisers during the extreme heat. Fertilisers can stress your grass and increase its thirst. Aerate for relief: Gently spike your lawn with a fork to help any rainfall or hand-watering reach your roots more effectively. Advertisement July gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to tackle this July in your garden. 1. Prune Wisteria You should only prune back Wisteria twice a year - and July - or mid summer - is one of those times. After flowering cut back long side shoots to around seven or six leaves. 2. Pinch out tomatoes Your tomatoes should be really picking up - so pinch out all the side shoots without flowers - and remove all the leaves that are shading the tomatoes - this will give them maximum light and energy. 3. Keep weeding Hand weeding and hoeing the surface of the soil will keep your weeds under check. 4. Feed Dahlias To keep Dahlias flowering until Autumn, you must keep feeding them weekly with a liquid fertliser high in potassium - which encourages blooms. 5. Keep deadheading plants Keep up with deadheading your bedding plants and perennials - so they keep coming back for the season. With roses make sure you're deadheading back to a set of five leaves, giving you the best chance of them flowering again. 6. Check on your pond If you're lucky enough to have a pond - make sure it's clear of algae, which can really bloom when the sun beats down. 7. Feed your lawn Whether that's with a liquid feed or granules. If you've chosen granules try to get them down before the rain comes, so they soak into the soil. 8. Tend to strawberry plants Cut the leaves off strawberry plants after you've picked them - leaving the crown untouched - which should help with next years fruit. 9. Sow extra seeds July weather is a great time to sow seeds as the warm soil and sunshine is great for germination. Try carrots, winter broccoli and other brassicas. 10. Move young plants into soil Get any young plants you've got left in the greenhouse - like courgettes - into the soil. Reduce traffic: Try to keep off the grass as much as possible. Foot traffic during a heatwave can compact the soil and damage already stressed grass. Don't panic if it browns: Luke has reassured gardeners that it's normal for lawns to go brown after a heatwave. He said: "Grass is incredibly resilient and will recover with cooler weather and rain. Advertisement 'This summer, it's all about working with nature. "With a little patience and the right care, your lawn will survive the heatwave and come back greener than ever.' If you're looking for more tips to look after your garden during the scorching weather, From "grey" water to clever planting, we've got you covered when it comes keeping your garden looking fresh. Advertisement
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Gardeners told not to mow lawns this weekend as hosepipe bans are put in place across the UK
GARDENERS have been told not to mow their lawns this weekend as hosepipe bans are put in place across the UK. It's not just to save water either as the bans have left gardeners worried about their parched, patchy lawns. 1 After the warmest ever June and driest spring for 132 years, temperatures are creeping up yet again. The first hosepipe ban from Yorkshire Water came into place today – and it's highly likely more will follow. This has left many gardeners worried about the keeping their lawns in tip-top shape. Especially as breaking the rules could land you with a whopping £1,000 fine. Expert help Fortunately, expert gardener Luke Newnes is on hand to help. Luke is a new build gardening specialist, gardening content creator and a member of the Interior Squad at Hillarys. He's shared his top tips to help your grass survive - and even thrive - through the heatwave, all while keeping water use to a minimum. "Heatwaves can be tough on lawns, especially with hosepipe bans in place," he said. "But with a few smart strategies, you can give your grass the best chance to bounce back when the rain returns." Top tips for lawn survival in a heat wave Mow high, stay cool: Set your mower blades higher than usual. 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' Longer grass shades the soil, keeping your roots cooler and reduces water loss too. Water wisely—if allowed: If you're permitted to use a watering can, make sure to use it early in the morning or late evening to minimise evaporation. Focus on the base of the grass, not the blades. Collect every drop: Place a bucket in the shower to collect water or reuse cooled cooking water for your plants. Every little helps and your garden won't mind if it's not from a watering can. Mulch with clippings: Leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. This acts as a natural mulch, locking in precious moisture and protecting the soil from the sun's harsh rays. Pause the feed: Hold off on fertilisers during the extreme heat. Fertilisers can stress your grass and increase its thirst. Aerate for relief: Gently spike your lawn with a fork to help any rainfall or hand-watering reach your roots more effectively. July gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to tackle this July in your garden. 1. Prune Wisteria You should only prune back Wisteria twice a year - and July - or mid summer - is one of those times. After flowering cut back long side shoots to around seven or six leaves. 2. Pinch out tomatoes Your tomatoes should be really picking up - so pinch out all the side shoots without flowers - and remove all the leaves that are shading the tomatoes - this will give them maximum light and energy. 3. Keep weeding Hand weeding and hoeing the surface of the soil will keep your weeds under check. 4. Feed Dahlias To keep Dahlias flowering until Autumn, you must keep feeding them weekly with a liquid fertliser high in potassium - which encourages blooms. 5. Keep deadheading plants Keep up with deadheading your bedding plants and perennials - so they keep coming back for the season. With roses make sure you're deadheading back to a set of five leaves, giving you the best chance of them flowering again. 6. Check on your pond If you're lucky enough to have a pond - make sure it's clear of algae, which can really bloom when the sun beats down. 7. Feed your lawn Whether that's with a liquid feed or granules. If you've chosen granules try to get them down before the rain comes, so they soak into the soil. 8. Tend to strawberry plants Cut the leaves off strawberry plants after you've picked them - leaving the crown untouched - which should help with next years fruit. 9. Sow extra seeds July weather is a great time to sow seeds as the warm soil and sunshine is great for germination. Try carrots, winter broccoli and other brassicas. 10. Move young plants into soil Get any young plants you've got left in the greenhouse - like courgettes - into the soil. Reduce traffic: Try to keep off the grass as much as possible. Foot traffic during a heatwave can compact the soil and damage already stressed grass. Don't panic if it browns: Luke has reassured gardeners that it's normal for lawns to go brown after a heatwave. He said: "Grass is incredibly resilient and will recover with cooler weather and rain. 'This summer, it's all about working with nature. "With a little patience and the right care, your lawn will survive the heatwave and come back greener than ever.' Sun Gardening Editor Veronica Lorraine has some top tips to beat the ban. From "grey" water to clever planting, we've got you covered when it comes keeping your garden looking fresh.
BreakingNews.ie
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Rapper Yung Filly faces two new sexual assault charges
British rapper Yung Filly has faced additional charges over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman while on tour in Australia. The internet personality, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared before Perth District Court on Friday. Advertisement In March, he pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, one of strangulation and four counts of sexual penetration without consent. Court documents filed on Friday revealed he faced two new counts of sexual penetration without consent. Yung Filly (left) and Chunkz after winning Best Media Personality at the Mobo Awards (PA) No plea has been entered for the two new charges. His case was listed for a 10-day trial starting on July 20th, 2026. Advertisement The online star has been on bail since October 2024 after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman aged in her 20s in his hotel room after he performed at a venue in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth, the previous month. During his initial court hearing in October, Barrientos was granted bail with strict conditions and a personal undertaking of 100,000 Australian dollars, alongside a surety of the same amount, the PA news agency understands. Court documents revealed Barrientos pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge on December 5th. The social media star was clocked driving at more than 96mph on the Roe Highway near the Perth suburb of High Wycombe on November 17th. Advertisement Barrientos has appeared on several BBC shows and is known for collaborating with the YouTube collective Beta Squad. The rapper, who was on tour in Australia, has appeared for England on Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4. Among his other shows, he hosted BBC series Hot Property and Munya And Filly Get Chilly with comedian Munya Chawawa, a spin-off show of Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof. In 2021, he won best media personality at the Mobo Awards alongside fellow online personality Chunkz, real name Amin Mohamed. Advertisement
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yung Filly faces two new sexual assault charges
British rapper Yung Filly is facing two more charges related to the sexual assault of a woman while on tour in Australia. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared before Perth District Court. In March he pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, one of strangulation and four counts of sexual penetration without consent. According to court documents filed on Friday he faces two new counts of sexual penetration without consent, and no plea has been entered for them. The attack is alleged to have taken place on 28 September. Barrientos had been touring Australia at the time of the alleged offences. The internet personality has been on bail since October 2024 after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in his hotel room after he performed at a venue in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth. Barrientos admitted to a reckless driving charge on 5 December, according to court documents. He had been caught driving more than 96mph on the Roe Highway near the Perth suburb of High Wycombe on 17 November. The star is known for his work with the YouTube collective Beta Squad, appearing in the celebrity version of Bake Off on Channel 4 and presenting BBC Three shows. A 10-day trial is scheduled to start on 20 July 2026.
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Yung Filly faces two new sexual assault charges in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly is facing two more charges related to the sexual assault of a woman while on tour in YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared before Perth District March he pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, one of strangulation and four counts of sexual penetration without to court documents filed on Friday he faces two new counts of sexual penetration without consent, and no plea has been entered for them. The attack is alleged to have taken place on 28 had been touring Australia at the time of the alleged internet personality has been on bail since October 2024 after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in his hotel room after he performed at a venue in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of admitted to a reckless driving charge on 5 December, according to court had been caught driving more than 96mph on the Roe Highway near the Perth suburb of High Wycombe on 17 star is known for his work with the YouTube collective Beta Squad, appearing in the celebrity version of Bake Off on Channel 4 and presenting BBC Three shows.A 10-day trial is scheduled to start on 20 July 2026.
