59 h. ago Warning to homeowners with this type of tree in their garden

Some weeds and invasive grasses can also become highly flammable in hot, dry conditions as gardeners are told to keep a close eye on their outdoor spaces

Events

7 d. ago Dead body found in UK town centre as police swarm area and block gardens off

Police officers swarmed to the picturesque gardens in the tree-lined main street in Southport town centre after reports of a sudden death on Friday morning, it has been comfirmed

Events

1 week ago Robins will 'flock to your garden' if you leave out just four foods

As the UK enjoys a long-awaited spell of warm spring weather, garden birds are flocking to bird feeders, bird tables and tree branches in ever increasing numbers

Politics

1 week ago Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots; José María Velasco: A View of Mexico – review

Serpentine South Gallery; National Gallery, London The arte povera veteran’s passionate celebration of trees risks being eclipsed by the real ones that surround it. And a 19th-century Mexican polymath becomes the first Latin American artist to have a solo show at the National GalleryA tree towers upwards in Kensington Gardens, slender but unimaginably strong, grey boulders perched like vultures among its branches. Another gestures directly to the sky, twigs spreading in eloquent appeal. A third can be seen at great distance, shattered as if by lightning, its broken glory shining bright cold in the sunshine.For one exhilarating moment it seemed as if the acclaimed Italian artist Giuseppe Penone had come upon these trees and simply adjusted them, with poetic ingenuity, to emphasise their exceptional strength and beauty. Then, just as viewers were discussing how miraculous trees are – everyone stunned, everyone photographing this radiant glade – someone knocked on a trunk. And we heard...

Politics

2 w. ago King Charles makes wry joke about his health as he plants a tree in Rome in the final day of state visit to Italy

Charles kickstarted the final day of his state visit to Italy by chatting with scientists and planting a tree in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the ambassador's residence just outside Rome.

Politics

2 w. ago Charles jokes about living ‘long enough’ to see sapling grow during Italy visit

The King was in a jovial mood as he planted the young tree in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the UK ambassador’s residence in Rome.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Garden of Eden' discovered with exact spot of 'forbidden tree' identified, says expert

A scientist has claimed to have found the Garden of Eden in a controversial new study - and says the exact position of the "forbidden tree" can be identified

Politics

3 w. ago Gardening expert issues warning to anyone with certain tree in their garden

Japanese maples are a popular choice for gardens, but people are being warned of making one simple mistake if they have one in their garden

Events

3 w. ago Gardening expert's warning to anyone with Japanese maple tree in their garden

Japanese maples have become a firm favourite among garden enthusiasts, but there are some important care tips that owners should be aware of to keep the trees looking their best

Events

3 w. ago Gardeners who have tree stumps rotting at home 'should not touch them'

Gardeners are being urged not to cut down or remove tree stumps from their gardens - because it will do more harm than good and be harmful for wildlife that may have them their home

Politics

last month Home Bargains' new £20 trees 'turn your garden into the Mediterranean'

Home Bargains has made a big change to its garden section, just in time for spring, and it's all thanks to a tree that can transform any garden into an exotic getaway

Economics