6 h. ago Scots gardeners urged to prune these four plants for 'healthy growth' this month

With autumn just weeks away, it's important to start thinking about pruning certain plants before winter.

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7 h. ago Two Scottish botanic gardens named best in the UK for one key feature

One of the gardens has been dubbed "one of the world’s finest arboreta"

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8 h. ago Four plants to prune in September for healthy growth and a 'second bloom' of flowers

Pruning is a key gardening job throughout the year, as it can help promote new growth and even a second flowering. Here are four plants to prune in September:

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11 h. ago V&A Dundee: Fashion house Dior's takeover of Scottish castle gardens to feature in new Catwalk exhibition

The exhibition at the V&A Dundee will feature Dior’s takeover of Drummond Castle Gardens in Perthshire.

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37 h. ago Experience colours of autumn at one of a kind Japanese garden in Scotland

Only an hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, the garden uniquely combines Scottish scenery with Japanese design.

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4 d. ago Edinburgh Hogmanay: Wet Leg to headline Concert in the Gardens in Edinburgh

Isle of Wight band have been announced as the headline act for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

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6 d. ago Ayrshire village wins top award for 'best kept' War Memorial

The memorial, located at the Cross, came out top on the RBL Scotland’s Small Communities with Gardens category of the Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway area.

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6 d. ago GlasGLOW returns 'Miles Better' to Botanic Gardens as iconic 80s campaign makes autumn comeback

Scotland's largest Halloween event is returning to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens with more than 80,000 visitors expected.

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7 d. ago Inside the elegant Edinburgh period property with views over Murrayfield that's on the market for £695,000

Perfect for music or rugby fans, this stunning Edinburgh home is nearby Murrayfield Stadium.

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7 d. ago Ten urgent steps to save your lawn this autumn after the UK’s brutal summer

This summer has left UK lawns scorched and stressed – but with early leaf fall and cold nights approaching, there’s still time to act. Follow this 10-step rescue plan now and save your lawn before it’s too late.

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8 d. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway asked to open garden gates for charity

Scotland's Gardens Scheme has launched its Open for Good campaign to encourage people to open their gardens to the public.

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1 week ago The 14 best commuter towns in the UK, with good quality of life, excellent job prospects and affordable houses

The best commuter towns in the UK for 2025 have been named.

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1 week ago The hidden gem garden on the outskirts of Glasgow that is 'peaceful urban oasis'

It is home to more than 3,600 species of plants.

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1 week ago Idyllic town with great pubs and stunning gardens named best in whole of Scotland

Which? readers have named a town in the Scottish Borders as the best destination in Scotland, with the area earning perfect five-star ratings for its scenery and peace and quiet

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1 week ago Scottish Borders town with 'charming' inns and gardens named best in Scotland

It was praised for its tea rooms and quaint inns

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1 week ago Gardeners urged to prune three plants before end of week or 'face problems'

Pruning is one of the most important tasks when it comes to keeping a garden looking its best - and there are three popular plants that should be pruned before the end of the week

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2 w. ago Celebrate halloween with your pet at Scots garden centre and click the perfect ‘paw

Dobbies Garden Centre in Braehead is hosting autumn events for families and dogs, including treats and games

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2 w. ago Magic mushrooms: how scientists discovered fungi are the secret ingredient for restoring the world’s forests

Healthy fungal networks help trees and plants grow, making them key to successful reforestation. The only problem? Almost nothing is known about this subterranean ecologyEven in midsummer, the ancient hazelwoods on the Hebridean island of Seil are cool and quiet. Countless slanted stems of hazel support a thick canopy, which blots out the sun and blankets everything below in a sort of “fairytale darkness”, says Bethan Manley, a biologist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.Moss and lichen coat branches threaded with honeysuckle, forming a great dome above you, adds David Satori, a researcher at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to prune 5 plants in August 'before it's too late'

Here are five plants you should prune in August to ensure they will bloom to their full potential the following year

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3 w. ago Historic Scottish lighthouse built by family of Robert Louis Stevenson goes on sale for £350,000

A local heritage charity said it was no longer able to care for the historic building due to financial pressures

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