The worst threat to young trees and shrubs in winter isn’t cold or snow. “It’s bunnies and Bambi,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

"My favorite unexpected use of a bar of soap is in the laundry room. Grating the bar soap with baking soda and washing soda ...

Irish people have historically looked to the natural world to forecast the weather and make sense of their surroundings.

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Do a garden cleanup to eliminate food sources and hiding spots. Install fencing to protect large areas or use tree guards for newly planted trees. Use deterrent sprays in combination with other ...

The European Union is searching for a way to finance Ukraine’s defence and budget needs in 2026 and 2027 with Russian central bank assets immobilised in the West after Moscow’s invasion. Under ...

Younger people tend to have more positive attitudes towards Irish in the education system, a national report suggests. The 2025 edition of national public attitude survey ‘Céard é an Scéal?' launched ...

Frontline gardaí will be permitted to use newly acquired Tasers on children, pregnant women and the elderly if circumstances demand it, the Garda has said. A pilot programme was launched on Thursday ...

Universities have identified at least 416 suspected cases where students may have used AI to gain an advantage in exams or assessments. However, gaps remain, as a number of higher education ...

A Belfast charity is using Amazon to deliver food parcels amid soaring demand ahead of Christmas. Foodstock founder and Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor Paul Doherty told The Irish News that so many people ...

Asset plan proved too controversial for quick decision, diplomats sayBelgium wanted guarantees against potential Russian legal claimsEU leaders aimed to counter Trump's claim they are 'weak' EU ...