2 h. ago Beautiful UK destination is 'best place in world to watch the leaves turn' in September

The pretty village is home to a magical tree garden where you can explore 2,500 different types of trees and shrubs from all over the world

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14 h. ago September warning to UK households with certain trees in their garden

As September rolls around, those with fruit trees in the garden have been warned there is one timely job they should be doing to avoid having to pay out

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22 h. ago September warning to households with these trees in the garden

Failure to adhere to advice could cost hundreds of pounds to sort issues

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35 h. ago UK homeowners with oak trees in gardens face £20,000 fine after council decision

One gardener was left stunned after he was slapped with a £20,000 fine for cutting back a tree in his garden, and it turns out many people don't realise they could be breaking the law.

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49 h. ago 'Neighbour keeps stealing from my garden but people say my revenge goes too far'

A woman has shared her frustration after she caught her neighbour sneaking onto her property to steal fruit from the trees in her garden, but her husband reckons she went too far to get revenge

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3 d. ago Robins will love your garden in every season if you plant 1 tree they adore

The quintessential British robin can face difficulties surviving during the warmer months - here's how you can help them and keep them coming back to your garden year round

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3 d. ago Robins will want to stay in your garden all year if you plant 1 tree they love

The little red-breasted birds are a welcome sight in UK gardens but they don't just have to be a common sight in the winter

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4 d. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree if it's hanging over my garden? The rules explained

There are some strict rules regarding tending to a tree in a neighbouring garden

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5 d. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for fig, ricotta and orange tart | A kitchen in Rome

Fresh figs, so beloved of the ancient Egyptians and Romans alike, are the stars of this ambrosial summer bake that works almost as beautifully with fig jamYesterday, we left a garden with a fig tree as tall as a house to catch a train to Rome Termini station, where tiny, thrill-seeking figs grow on the tracks. The fearless fig tree is a descendant of the prehistoric wild caprifig, which spread from Caria (hence the species name carica) in ancient Anatolia, across the Mediterranean. Cultivation is thought to have started in Egypt and the Levant, probably between 4000 and 2700BC; particular evidence of this is the common fig (Ficus carica) on the stone walls within ancient Egyptian tombs called mastaba, painted so their occupants could enjoy the fruit in the afterlife.Dozens of examples are described in a research paper by the professor of Egyptology Noha Hany Gerges Salama, including paintings within a fifth-dynasty mastaba of Iymery, in Giza. One painting in particular depicts two f...

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5 d. ago Plant one tree in your garden to keep robins flocking to your outdoor space

Robins are present in Britain all year round, but keeping them safe and providing them with the right vegetation is crucial, especially when they are struggling to find food.

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5 d. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree that's hanging over my garden? 4 experts all agree

Experts explain whether you can cut a neighbour's tree if it's encroaching into your garden — and things you must know before you act

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5 d. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree if it's hanging over my garden? I asked 4 experts who all said same thing

Experts explain whether you can cut a neighbour's tree if it's encroaching into your garden — and things you must know before you act

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9 d. ago Homeowner fined £116,000 for chopping down tree in garden more than decade ago

Claire Rands had a 100-year-old lime tree chopped down in the back garden of her home in Newport, Wales back in 2012 - and was taken court by the local council over a decade later

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1 week ago Warning on exact rules if neighbour's tree is blocking sunlight in your home or garden

UK households are being warned of the rules surrounding trees blocking sunlight in their home or garden, with legal experts explaining what can be done if your neighbour grows a large tree

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1 week ago Expert explains what to do if neighbour's tree overhangs your garden

It's common for branches and plants to overgrow into a neighbour's garden, and it's important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with overhanging branches

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2 w. ago UK households warned of rules if neighbour's tree is blocking sunlight in your home or garden

A lawyer has weighed in on your rights if your garden is shaded by a neighbour's tree or bush

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2 w. ago Lawyer explains what to do if neighbour's trees block your garden sunlight

As Brits enjoy the hot weather this summer, many will spend time in their gardens - but some may be frustrated to find their neighbour's tree is blocking the sunlight

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2 w. ago Gardening expert names exactly the best time to prune apple trees

If you're growing apple trees in your garden make sure to follow this expert's advice on when best to prune them to help avoid disease and ensure optimal fruit growth

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2 w. ago How to turn a glut of summer fruit into a delicious jam tart | Waste not

As our summer fruit crops race to offload an abundance of produce, a simple tart is often the best option for using up a seasonal glutWe’ve got a huge, beautiful, red-leafed cherry plum tree in our back garden, and right now it’s raining plums! Have you noticed the sheer abundance of fruit this year? The branches are heavy and the ground is scattered with fallen fruit. Last weekend, I harvested about 10kg plums from our tree, and my daughter suggested we make a jam tart. It turned out to be one of the best I’ve ever eaten, sweet yet sharp, sticky and rich. A simple, seasonal treat. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Professional gardener issues warning over 'toxic' tree he'd avoid planting outside home

A gardening expert has issued caution over a handful of different types of trees which can cause major issues in your garden.

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