Amber O'Connor

Hot weather and limited rainfall have left many Welsh lawns brown and dormant. Gardener Ish advises leaving brown grass undisturbed during extreme heat rather than cutting or scarifying it, as the dry layer can protect the soil and roots. Green areas should be mowed only when necessary, with the blades set high, while regular mowing and feeding should resume after rain and recovery. The Royal Horticultural Society supports mowing less often, raising the cutting height, leaving clippings as mulch, and stopping mowing if growth ceases.

A food specialist compared avocado storage methods and found that keeping them in a cool, dark spot yields the most consistent ripening, while a paper bag can speed up the process when needed. Adding an apple or banana increases ethylene concentration for faster results, and ripe avocados last longer when refrigerated. BBC Good Food highlights their nutritional value and recommends serving them raw with complementary ingredients.