16 h. ago Gardeners told to put one item in their garden this summer to keep flies away

Flies can be an issue in the warmer months and people are always on the hunt for the best way to keep them at bay - and it turns out that you can make a simple DIY trap using plastic bottles

Politics

17 h. ago Growing roses? Here’s how to deal with the most common problem gardeners face

An expert gardener shares how you can combat this all-too-common rose problem

Economics

48 h. ago Free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies’ Sandyholm store

This hands-on workshop will spotlight garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that these tools can be used for, followed by a fun activity.

Economics

67 h. ago Free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies’ Livingston store

This hands-on workshop will spotlight garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that these tools can be used for, followed by a fun activity.

Economics

2 d. ago Dig into summer fun: free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting children to come along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club, taking place across the UK this June. This hands-on workshop will spotlight garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that these tools can be used for, followed by a fun activity.

Economics

3 d. ago Keep rats out of your garden this summer with 1 simple action

Experts believing taking action and following advice will stop rodents from entering your garden this summer.

Politics

3 d. ago The best outdoor cushions to transform your garden this summer

They are the quickest (and often cheapest) way to transform your garden into a stylish, inviting and comfortable place to hang out.

Politics

3 d. ago Gardeners told to put plastic bottles in garden this summer as weather heats up

With summer around the corner and the weather heating up, gardeners are being advised to use an old plastic bottle hack to keep flies away from plants

Society

3 d. ago Flowering Plants For Bees 2025: Here are the 11 best plants to attract pollinators to your garden this summer

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are essential for both the health of our gardens and the world.

Politics

5 d. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to prune one plant by exact time in summer

British horticulturist and TV presenter Monty Don has urged Brits to get into the garden and complete one crucial task this summer, following weeks of sunny spells and balmy temperatures

Politics

6 d. ago Moss overtaking lawns is down to one common mistake gardeners make

Many Brits are currently getting their gardens summer-ready but one expert has warned that a common garden mistake could be encouraging moss to take over your lawn

Politics

6 d. ago 'I found a way to get a £469 garden bar perfect for summer parties for £219'

The clever garden furniture set is perfect for hosting friends and family while the sun is shining - and it's on sale

Economics

7 d. ago Amazon shoppers race to buy heavily reduced hot tubs in cheaper than B&Q, Wilko and The Range sale

Shoppers can enjoy the luxury of a hot tub in their garden this summer thanks to Amazon's sale

Economics

8 d. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to do one task before moving plants outside in May

May is a vital month to get your garden in order for the summer, and Monty Don has shared a vital tip to make sure your plants don't die off when they make the big move outside

Politics

9 d. ago My husband and son suffered strokes, 30 years apart. Shockingly little had changed

I was told my husband would never talk again, while physiotherapy was dismissed entirely. My son was failed in similar ways, but for the brilliance of some medical staff who refuse to believe a stroke is the endOn the night before the accident, John and I and our son Jay, who was then 26, lingered in the garden drinking wine and enjoying the mid-summer scent of jasmine and lilies. We talked about the Manet exhibition we had just seen at the National Gallery. We probably talked about how the end of the cold war might affect the chances of Bill Clinton winning the presidential election against George HW Bush in November. I know what John thought about that. I only wish I could recall his words.The next morning, 30 July 1992, John got up before me as he always did. In the kitchen I found the contents of the dishwasher – knives, forks, spoons, plates, mugs – jumbled together on the table. This was odd because unloading the dishwasher was the one domestic ritual he willingly performed. I...

Events

9 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 5 vegetables for best chances of thriving

If you're looking to fill your garden with fresh greens and delicious vegetables this summer, then an expert recommends planting these hardy and low maintenance plants

Politics

9 d. ago Crocus discount codes for May 2025 – save 20% on spring essentials

Get your garden summer ready with savings on vegetables, trees, bulbs and more

Politics

9 d. ago Lidl's £10 garden gadget will help keep insects away this summer

If you are looking at hosting garden gatherings this summer, this Lidl product could be the one for you

Economics

1 week ago Elevate your garden with stylish firepit that's perfect for summer gatherings as it gets 60% off

There's a stylish and practical firepit up for grabs with a whopping discount thanks to this spring sale - it's perfect for 'cosy gatherings' on summer evenings and its now 60% less

Events

1 week ago Lidl Japanese gardening tool cuts back hedges for £5 and is 'too good to leave behind'

If you want to give your garden a spruce-up on a budget this summer, this Lidl product could be the one for you

Economics