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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The 80p spray you need to be blasting your houseplants with – it smells so good and keeps bugs away
You probably have the ingredients to make the spray home FLY FIXER The 80p spray you need to be blasting your houseplants with – it smells so good and keeps bugs away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JUST like your outside plants, houseplants are susceptible to pests too. But don't worry, you don't need to spend a fortune to keep them at bay because there's a simple spray you can whip up for next to nothing. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The DIY spray is perfect for keeping your houseplants in top condition Credit: ITV 2 Nancy explained how to make to spray at home in seconds Credit: ITV This Morning pro Nancy Birtwhistle revealed the easy trick anyone can use, and you'll be wondering why you didn't try it out sooner. On the show, Nancy explained that a quick spritz of the DIY spray can keep things like green flies away for good. So, what do you need to make the spray at home? You'll be happy to know most of the ingredients you'll likely already have in your cupboard. Start by filling a bottle with around 500ml of water and add in about a teaspoon of washing up liquid. Next pop in a teaspoon on cooking oil - any you've got on hand will do the job. "That just makes it stick," Nancy explained to This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. And finally, a few drops of clove bud oil should be added to finish to spray, which the pro said is perfect for both indoor plants, as well as those in your greenhouse. You don't need to buy a spray bottle for this either, simply reuse one - but make sure to give it a good clean first. According to the pro, the clove bud oil is the perfect ingredient to add because it's a natural insect repellent. Alan Titchmarsh's top 7 plants that 'transform ugly fences with gorgeous flowers & fragrance' & they grow for years After sharing the trick, Instagram users were keen to try it out, as one commented on the clip: "I can't wait to try this out." "I made this batch 18 months ago and it's still working," a second wrote. And a third commented: "It actually seems to work! I was sceptical but only seen one fly that went out again in two days!" MORE TICKS FOR HOUSEPLANTS During these summer months, keeping your plants safe in direct sunlight is a must, Luckily, Kelly Dyer, from Patch Plants, shared how there is a common mistake you should avoid when it comes to your indoor plants - and it may seem surprising. She shared: 'Don't be tempted to mist plants if they are sitting in a spot that gets direct sunlight. 'The water will evaporate and lead to scorching.' She also advised that you don't use aircon, if possible, and to open your windows instead.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
All the Middle of Lidl plants hitting shelves this week including classic late bloomer & shrub that butterflies love
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUMMER is officially here and if you're gardening gloves on, Lidl has the perfect plants to spruce up your outdoor space. And if you want to give their garden a glow-up on a budget, Lidl's new range is hitting the middle aisle this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lidl shoppers can pick up a pot of Giant Lavender for just £9.99 later this week Credit: Lidl Shoppers will be able to get their hands on an assortment of flowering plants, which are perfect for brightening up flowerbeds this summer. A £9.99 pot of Giant Lavender, perfect for attracting bees and butterflies, is among the plants hitting the middle of Lidl from this Thursday, June 26. Or you can opt for something a little more colourful with a £1.49 Dianthus plant. According to the product description, this buy is perfect for adding "some colour and elegance to your garden borders". This classy plant will also be available from the Lidl middle aisle on Thursday, June 26. Gardeners can also brighten up their homes with an indoor potted plant. An elegant Orchid in a ceramipot will hit Lidl's shelves from Sunday, June 29. The product description refers to this plant as the "perfect gift" for that special someone. This plant is available in white or pink, with a matching ceramic pot. The cheapest find in the new range is the British Bedding Plants, both at £1.99. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains And if you want to get started on your flower beds right now, there are already a variety of plants available. Lidl shoppers can pick up a garden staple, the Hydrangea, for just £8.99. Garden Roses, which are perfect for patios, are also available for £9.99, as well as assorted Calla Lillies, which can be grown indoors or outdoors, for £5.99. More dramatic Oriental Lillies have also hit shelves for £8.99, which the supermarket says will add a "wonderful frangrance to your garden". To help you look after your new plants, Lidl is also offering a range of plant food and compost. How to look after your plants in a heatwave, according to a plant doctor KELLY Dyer, the Plant Doctor at Patch Plants is warning plant lovers about the adverse affects of unseasonably strong direct sunlight, and how to best look after both your indoor and outdoor plants during a heatwave. Indoor plants: Don't mist your plants as water will evaporate and could scorch them Don't use aircon as it dries the air out Don't let plants touch glass as they could get scorched Monitor moisture levels to see if you need to increase watering Outdoor plants: Water your outside plants in the morning and evenings when it's cooler When you water your outside plants, water the soil, not the leaves If you have outdoor plants on a veranda, patio or balcony, you can keep them cooler and increase the humidity by wetting the hard surfaces Pests are on the move so regularly apply natural bug control spray to indoor and outdoor plants The Levington Tomorite Concentrated Tomato Food is being sold for £3.99, while the Miracle-Gro Pour & Feed Ready To Use Liquid is also £3.99. A 20l pack of compost is selling for £1.99, while decorative bark chips are available for £3.49. Lidl's plants are some of the cheapest available right now, with Sainsbury's selling a garden lavender basket for £20, and Wilko selling a similar Fuschia plant for £7.99. The flowers are available in the 'middle aisle' of Lidl across stores nationwide, although you'll want to be quick as they're expected to fly off shelves. You can also call up your local store in advance to check if they have the products you're looking for in stock. 3 The Dianthus plant will be available for just £1.49 from the Lidl middle aisle later this week Credit: Lidl.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Houseplant doctor reveals common mistake you're making with indoor plants during the hot weather that will kill them
Plus, how to get rid of garden pests BE-LEAF IT Houseplant doctor reveals common mistake you're making with indoor plants during the hot weather that will kill them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE recent hot weather is great for BBQs and plans in the sun - but can be damaging for your plants if they aren't properly cared for. A 'plant doctor' has issued a warning about what can happen if you leave your flowers and plants in unseasonably strong direct sunlight. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Avoid misting plants in direct sunlight as the water will evaporate and lead to scorching Credit: Getty 5 Plants kept in direct sunlight and touching glass can get scorched Credit: Getty Kelly Dyer, from Patch Plants, shared how there is a common mistake you should avoid when it comes to your indoor plants - and it may seem surprising. She shared: 'Don't be tempted to mist plants if they are sitting in a spot that gets direct sunlight. 'The water will evaporate and lead to scorching.' She also advised that you don't use aircon, if possible, and to open your windows instead. Kelly advised that this increases humidity and creates more of a balance between the air inside and out, instead of aircon drying the air out. The plant pro also suggested that you should not let plants touch glass. Kelly, who is an RHS trained Horticulturist, added: 'Move plants a bit further away from harsh direct light, especially if they're right up against the glass. 'This will prevent them from getting scorched.' Her fourth tip was more expected, and that is to keep an eye on moisture levels. She added: 'Keep an eye on your watering, you may need to increase this to once a week at the moment, depending on how much light your plants are getting.' Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains The plant doctor also had some top tips for looking after outdoor plants during hot weather. Kelly said you should water your outside plants in the morning and evenings when it's cooler. When you water your plants, you should always add this to the soil and not the leaves. 5 Try to water plants near the soil instead of on the leaves Credit: Getty 5 Kelly Dyer, from Patch Plants, gave her top tips Credit: Patch Plants She suggested that if you have outdoor plants on a veranda, patio or balcony, you can keep them cooler and increase the humidity by wetting the hard surfaces (damping down). Kelly explained: 'Increased humidity means they lose less water in having to cool themselves down.' Finally, as pests are on the move, you should regularly apply natural bug control spray to indoor and outdoor plants. 5 Temperatures are set to soar this week in the UK Credit: Getty Temperatures are set to soar this week with a 'tropical heat dome' signalling the true start of summer. With a heatwave of temperatures around 30C set to come into play it doesn't look like any rain will fall this week. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday predicts 'another fine and very warm day, with plenty of sunshine and light winds'. And for the rest of the week the forecast reads: "Fine and increasingly hot through this period, with temperatures climbing by both day and night while winds remain light." Temperatures could push above the 30C barrier by Saturday, with much of the UK lined up for the hottest weather of the year so far.
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Houseplant doctor reveals common mistake you're making with indoor plants during the hot weather that will kill them
THE recent hot weather is great for BBQs and plans in the sun - but can be damaging for your plants if they aren't properly cared for. A 'plant doctor' has issued a warning about what can happen if you leave your flowers and plants in unseasonably strong direct sunlight. Advertisement 5 Avoid misting plants in direct sunlight as the water will evaporate and lead to scorching Credit: Getty 5 Plants kept in direct sunlight and touching glass can get scorched Credit: Getty Kelly Dyer, from She shared: 'Don't be tempted to mist plants if they are sitting in a spot that gets direct sunlight. 'The water will evaporate and lead to scorching.' She also advised that you don't use aircon, if possible, and to open your windows instead. Advertisement More on gardening Kelly advised that this increases humidity and creates more of a balance between the air inside and out, instead of aircon drying the air out. The plant pro also suggested that you should not let plants touch glass. Kelly, who is an RHS trained Horticulturist, added: 'Move plants a bit further away from harsh direct light, especially if they're right up against the glass. 'This will prevent them from getting scorched.' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Her fourth tip was more expected, and that is to keep an eye on moisture levels. She added: 'Keep an eye on your watering, you may need to increase this to once a week at the moment, depending on how much light your plants are getting.' Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains The plant doctor also had some top tips for looking after outdoor plants during hot weather . Kelly said you should water your outside plants in the morning and evenings when it's cooler. Advertisement When you water your plants, you should always add this to the soil and not the leaves. 5 Try to water plants near the soil instead of on the leaves Credit: Getty 5 Kelly Dyer, from Patch Plants, gave her top tips Credit: Patch Plants She suggested that if you have outdoor plants on a veranda, patio or balcony, you can keep them cooler and increase the humidity by wetting the hard surfaces (damping down). Advertisement Kelly explained: 'Increased humidity means they lose less water in having to cool themselves down.' Finally, as pests are on the move, you should regularly apply natural bug control spray to indoor and outdoor plants. 5 Temperatures are set to soar this week in the UK Credit: Getty Temperatures are set to soar this week with a 'tropical heat dome' signalling the true start of summer . Advertisement With a heatwave of temperatures around 30C set to come into play it doesn't look like any rain will fall this week. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday predicts 'another fine and very warm day, with plenty of sunshine and light winds'. And for the rest of the week the forecast reads: "Fine and increasingly hot through this period, with temperatures climbing by both day and night while winds remain light." Temperatures could push above the 30C barrier by Saturday, with much of the UK lined up for the hottest weather of the year so far. Advertisement How to look after your plants in a heatwave, according to a plant doctor KELLY Dyer, the Plant Doctor at Patch Plants is warning plant lovers about the adverse affects of unseasonably strong direct sunlight, and how to best look after both your indoor and outdoor plants during a heatwave. Indoor plants: Don't mist your plants as water will evaporate and could scorch them Don't use aircon as it dries the air out Don't let plants touch glass as they could get scorched Monitor moisture levels to see if you need to increase watering Outdoor plants: Water your outside plants in the morning and evenings when it's cooler When you water your outside plants, water the soil, not the leaves If you have outdoor plants on a veranda, patio or balcony, you can keep them cooler and increase the humidity by wetting the hard surfaces Pests are on the move so regularly apply natural bug control spray to indoor and outdoor plants
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Houseplant doctor reveals common mistake you're making with indoor plants during the hot weather that will kill them
THE recent hot weather is great for BBQs and plans in the sun - but can be damaging for your plants if they aren't properly cared for. A 'plant doctor' has issued a warning about what can happen if you leave your flowers and plants in unseasonably strong direct sunlight. 5 5 Kelly Dyer, from Patch Plants, shared how there is a common mistake you should avoid when it comes to your indoor plants - and it may seem surprising. She shared: 'Don't be tempted to mist plants if they are sitting in a spot that gets direct sunlight. 'The water will evaporate and lead to scorching.' She also advised that you don't use aircon, if possible, and to open your windows instead. Kelly advised that this increases humidity and creates more of a balance between the air inside and out, instead of aircon drying the air out. The plant pro also suggested that you should not let plants touch glass. Kelly, who is an RHS trained Horticulturist, added: 'Move plants a bit further away from harsh direct light, especially if they're right up against the glass. 'This will prevent them from getting scorched.' Her fourth tip was more expected, and that is to keep an eye on moisture levels. She added: 'Keep an eye on your watering, you may need to increase this to once a week at the moment, depending on how much light your plants are getting.' Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains The plant doctor also had some top tips for looking after outdoor plants during hot weather. Kelly said you should water your outside plants in the morning and evenings when it's cooler. When you water your plants, you should always add this to the soil and not the leaves. 5 5 She suggested that if you have outdoor plants on a veranda, patio or balcony, you can keep them cooler and increase the humidity by wetting the hard surfaces (damping down). Kelly explained: 'Increased humidity means they lose less water in having to cool themselves down.' Finally, as pests are on the move, you should regularly apply natural bug control spray to indoor and outdoor plants. Temperatures are set to soar this week with a 'tropical heat dome' signalling the true start of summer. With a heatwave of temperatures around 30C set to come into play it doesn't look like any rain will fall this week. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday predicts 'another fine and very warm day, with plenty of sunshine and light winds'. And for the rest of the week the forecast reads: "Fine and increasingly hot through this period, with temperatures climbing by both day and night while winds remain light." Temperatures could push above the 30C barrier by Saturday, with much of the UK lined up for the hottest weather of the year so far.
