AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Water Rules: NI Water is urging gardeners to “go eau naturelle,” skipping sprinklers on established lawns and using rainwater or watering cans only where plants truly need it, to ease pressure during peak summer demand. Pollinator Power: A new guide pushes 10 practical ways to boost pollinators—prioritize native plants, stagger blooms, and avoid pesticides—so bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds have food all season. Weed Control, Simplified: B&M is selling £4 weed control fabric designed to suppress weeds between paving and in borders while letting soil breathe and moisture through. Garden Shopping: Costco is rolling out crape myrtle trees in select regions, touting heat-tolerant, long-bloom color for front yards and back patios. Community Growing: Sharing Our Roots reports mutual aid and support for immigrant farmers and gardeners amid fear and disruption tied to federal enforcement activity. Local Green Competitions: Athlone Tidy Towns has opened entries for its 2026 Garden, Estate and Wildflower biodiversity competition, with a July 17 deadline.
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