Gardening

Cobra's QS2800 is a powerful shredder at a sensible price - ideal for attacking a leylandii hedge

Cobra QS2800 review: a powerful garden shredder at a keen price

Orchid panic is expected to peak after gifting season over Christmas

Ad Feature Orchids are Britain's most baffling houseplant, search data finds

Arwen Hunt

Teenager in major floristry award final

Champion sunflower grower Richard Hope at Stocks Hall Care Home, Mawdesley

Champion gardener inspires sunflower competition

Wowcher’s £199 four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes two chairs, a loveseat and glass-topped table.

4-seater garden furniture set slashed to £199

West Lancashire College launches first-ever Give A Day to support local communities

Students support communities with volunteering day

The garden storage range includes a compact cushion box and a larger 775-litre shed with lockable doors and a lifting lid

Garden storage box and 775L shed get 29% off with free delivery

The VonHaus 40V Cordless Lawn Mower made quick work of cutting the grass, turning a once cumbersome chore into a simple and stress-free task.

The cordless lawnmower that made cutting the grass effortless

The stylish dark grey hanging egg chair could become the standout feature in any patio or garden setting

Garden shoppers can save £410 on this stylish hanging egg chair deal

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

These garage makeover ideas completely changed my shed plans

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

The anti-kink garden hose includes a seven-setting spray nozzle and compact storage reel for easier watering.

50ft garden hose deal hits £8.99

The Sukumo cordless pole saw is designed for trimming tall branches and garden maintenance jobs.

Cordless pole saw deal drops below £76

Ellen Coker, Clinical Director at Regans Little Lane Veterinary Clinic offers her advice.

The plants that could make your dog or cat poorly

Harrier 2000W outdoor patio heater glowing orange, mounted on a stand against a brick wall

Amazon’s top patio heater is surging – but wait before buying

Two products that could transform your patio, decking, or driveway - no wonder they're the current best-sellers

Amazon’s best-selling patio cleaning buys are perfect for winter grime
Thousands of Amazon shoppers are buying a best-selling patio cleaner and pressure sprayer to make driveway and slab cleaning much easier after winter
Gareth Butterfield

5 best QVC sale products to get your garden ready for spring. Stock image.

Five best QVC sale products to get your garden ready for spring

Japanese knotweed (left) and giant hogweed can both cause you big problems

Now is your chance to remove weeds for good – 3 to watch out for

November is the best month to get a few different plants in the ground, including tulip bulbs for next spring

Three things garden experts say to plant in your garden this November

From chillies to pears, beets to Jerusalem artichokes, there are plenty of exciting fruits and veggies in season now

26 hearty, flavourful fruits and vegetables in season this October

Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips are just one of the plants to put into your garden this coming month

What experts say you should plant in your garden this October

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

Allotments are plots of land people can rent from their local council to grow their own produce

How to find and apply for your own allotment in any council area

A mini chainsaw is an ideal tool for pruning season

This £79.99 mini chainsaw is now just £37 including gloves and goggles

The hedge trimmer is set to 1.85 metres for easy handling and storage, but it extends to 2.8 metres

Wowcher slashes price of extendable hedge trimmer from £149 to £49.99

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourself

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

This clever fire pit / BBQ grill is at a super low price

Chiminea BBQ fire pit now £59 – £10 cheaper than Amazon
This towering garden fire pit with grill is £10 less than the identical item on Amazon – and it’s already proving popular for spring barbecues.
Marc Reeves

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go back

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely amazing price - just in time for the summer

Breaking Gtech patio heater now £39.99 – perfect for spring and summer

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Lidl will let shoppers reserve middle aisle items - including a robot

Find the right wheelbarrow for your needs this season

Best wheelbarrows for every task – classic, lightweight & trolleys

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Community dog in training

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‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Dobbies garden centre closing stores across UK in bid to cut costs.

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

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Golden age pursuits: the best hobbies to fuel your 50s

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

Creepy garden hack: Watch as horde of slugs drown in BEER

Creepy garden hack: Watch as horde of slugs drown in BEER

Man’s homemade rooftop garden ordered demolition by council.

Watch: Man’s homemade rooftop garden ordered demolition by council

Grace Hills, 36, transformed her street from a 'neglected patch of urban land' into a colourful wildflowers.

I filled my street with wildflowers to attract bees

Gardeners wanting to create an idyllic space for Summer can find savings on tools

Gardening Amazon Prime Day deals includes high-rated patio tool

Amusing moment Tyla Shellard, 21, falls from an ivy branch whilst helping to clear a friends garden in Cardiff ready for summer, May 21 2024.

Watch: Man drops 8ft after ripping off an ivy branch in gardening fail

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

David received help from the group after he admitted his garden was becoming hard to manage

Community camaraderie flourishes in David’s garden at Wigan care village

Top ways to enjoy gardening and keep your hayfever at bay

Eleven calorie-burning household chores

Have you come across this plant before? (Photo: RHS)

Common euphorbia plant is “toxic” and can cause “blistering” if touched

Pupils from Hope School and College, Marus Bridge, enjoy activities including pancake making and pancake painting.

Children at Hope Early Years Centre get creative with pancakes and paint

Children can soon get bored whilst on their six-week break from school

Kids get bored after just ten days of the summer holidays

Rubbish dumped at Abbey Lakes

Trio in court over beauty spot fly tipping

We All Have Our Moments: An Antidote to Lifes Frustrations byLiz Cowley

Book review: We All Have Our Moments: An Antidote to Life's Frustrations byÂ Liz...

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