Gardening

Orchid panic is expected to peak after gifting season over Christmas

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

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

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

Mulch flower beds and borders

Portsmouth In Bloom: Why now is the time to mulch your garden

Brian Kidd Way is awash with colour - an inspiration for keen gardeners for this year's revived Portsmouth in Bloom contest

Portsmouth in Bloom returns to city as part of centenary celebrations

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

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

Gardening preparations

Denmead care home residents enjoy some gardening preparation for summer

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
These garden pests can bust through concrete, or leave you with nasty burns 🌱
Amber Allott

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

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
Looking for a way to extend your outdoor evenings? The Gtech patio heater is now £39.99, making it an unbeatable deal for your garden
Gareth Butterfield

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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

Award-winning tulips from a previous Purbrook Horticultural Society Spring Show. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (240319-)

Popular annual spring show announces date for 2025 - find out when

Former Dobbies site in Havant

Opening date for new garden centre to replace Dobbies is announced

Dobbies garden centre in Havant is due to close on Sunday, January 19

Closing date for Dobbies confirmed and details about the site's future

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

‘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

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

Ancasta Grove residents with children from Woodlands Early Learning.

Blooming lovely! Sarisbury Green care home residents team up with pupils for gar...

The Stansted Garden Show offers something for everyone | Picture supplied by Garden Show

Stansted Garden Show returns – but it’s for the final time

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

Bob and June Rawson celebrated their Platinum wedding anniversary last week. They got married in Preston on April 19, 1954.

Wickham couple celebrate incredible 70 years of marriage

Japanese Knotweed is known to be in towns and cities across Hampshire.

City's Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

Starting an herb garden at home can be a great way to practice gardening while growing fresh ingredients which can be used in homecooked recipes.

Expert’s top tips for DIY herb growing

A taste of summer - Aquadulce Claudia broad bean.

Gardening | Your jobs for the coming week with Brian Kidd (Nov 14)

A magnificent magnolia tree at West Dean Gardens near Chichester

Gardening: November is ideal for moving large shrubs, says Brian Kidd

Camellia Donation - perhaps you would like to share it with a friend? Picture: Shutterstock

Gardening: It's the perfect time to take hard wood cuttings | Brian Kidd

Raspberry Autumn Bliss. Picture: Shutterstock

Gardening: Your weekend jobs | Brian Kidd (Oct 16)

Gladioli.

Gardening: Your problems solved | Brian Kidd (Oct 11)

Spring colour, polyanthus.

Gardening: Plan and plant now for a spring to remember | Brian Kidd

Southsea Green.

Gardening: Leave little trace to make big impact | Southsea Green

Flat-backed hanging baskets are more protected from the weather so might last well into autumn.

Gardening: Don't be too keen to kick grim 2020 into touch | Brian Kidd