Effective homemade weed killers can be made from vinegar, corn gluten meal, or boiling water. These DIY options work best on young weeds and often need to be reapplied. Combine homemade weed killers ...

A member of a "toad patrol" group says the army of volunteers have helped more than 4,000 toads, as well as "quite a few" frogs and some smooth newts.

Frogs are interesting creatures, but they are best admired in marshes and other natural habitats, not on your front porch.

As the 2026 toad migration at Brick Kiln Ponds – near Stansted Park – draws to a close, volunteers are reflecting on a season ...