Gardening

There are a few ways people can make their garden more private

Experts reveal 5 ways that can help make your garden more private

Emma Hughes and Amy Ralph started Abbey Farm Flowers in 2021

Emma Hughes and Amy Ralph started Abbey Farm Flowers in 2021

'It's the next logical step' - Business announces expansion

Here are eight ways you can flood-proof your garden this autumn, according to outdoor experts

Here are eight ways you can flood-proof your garden this autumn, according to outdoor experts

Homeowners urged to flood-proof their gardens this autumn - here's how

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

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Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without my permission?

Dobbies’ Plant Buyer Nigel Lawton with Kenneth Mitchell from Needlefresh who are partnering once again this year to donate hundreds of trees to community groups in the UK (© Dobbies Garden Centres)

Dobbies’ Plant Buyer Nigel Lawton with Kenneth Mitchell from Needlefresh who are partnering once again this year to donate hundreds of trees to community groups in the UK (© Dobbies Garden Centres)

Schools urged to apply for free Christmas tree

In summer the flower beds are filled with a dazzling array of blooms.

In summer the flower beds are filled with a dazzling array of blooms.

Pick your own flowers in the grounds of a medieval abbey

Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group (left), and Will Armitage, president of the Horticultural Trades Association)

Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group (left), and Will Armitage, president of the Horticultural Trades Association)

Garden centre boss 'overwhelmed' with horticultural award

An Autumn Charity Plant Fair at Mapperton House

An Autumn Charity Plant Fair at Mapperton House

Enjoy annual plant fair at historic house

You might need to get your neighbour's permission if you're thinking about altering your garden, including when installing fences

You might need to get your neighbour's permission if you're thinking about altering your garden, including when installing fences

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Can you put up a garden fence without your neighbour's permission?

A Dobbies employee with allotment grown fruit and veg

A Dobbies employee with allotment grown fruit and veg

Garden centre to offer free food growing workshops

Sandsfoot Gardens and Greenhill Gardens in Weymouth have both scooped a top award

Sandsfoot Gardens and Greenhill Gardens in Weymouth have both scooped a top award

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Dorset parks named among 'best' in UK

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

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7 of the most stunning houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

Mother Nature works in wonderful ways

Mother Nature works in wonderful ways

Struggling at night? Here are the 5 houseplants that will help you sleep

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

Gardening expert shares 4 tips to keep your lawn looking pristine in summer

Abbotsbury specialist plant fair in 2023

Abbotsbury specialist plant fair in 2023

First of two specialist plant fairs taking place this weekend

Owermoigne in west Dorset

Owermoigne in west Dorset

Village to host open garden weekend

Some plants could end up costing you £2,500 to fix

Some plants could end up costing you £2,500 to fix

The 9 common garden plants that could devalue your home by thousands

Charlie Dimmock with residents at Stour Gate

Charlie Dimmock with residents at Stour Gate

BBC presenter‘s special Dorset visit

Last year's plant fair at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Last year's plant fair at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Tropical gardens to host specialist plant fairs this summer

Kingston Lacy summer garden

Kingston Lacy summer garden

Discover secrets of magical gardens on tours of iconic property

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

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Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know

Wildflowers have been planted in meadows across Poundbury

Wildflowers have been planted in meadows across Poundbury

Wellbeing wildflower project in full bloom

People will get the chance to experience the gardens from a new perspective

People will get the chance to experience the gardens from a new perspective

Get up close to nature with guided tours of historic ground's gardens

Have you tried getting rid of weeds with washing-up liquid and vinegar?

Have you tried getting rid of weeds with washing-up liquid and vinegar?

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Struggling to get rid of weeds? Try this 80p hack to banish stubborn growths

More than 20 artists will take to the open gardens event to entertain visitors in Abbotsbury

More than 20 artists will take to the open gardens event to entertain visitors in Abbotsbury

More than 20 artists to paint at open gardens event

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

These are the 10 best flowers and plants to bring bees buzzing to your garden

New dates added to garden centre planting workshops

Monty Don has shared advice on the garden jobs you should do in May, including cutting back some flowers

Monty Don has shared advice on the garden jobs you should do in May, including cutting back some flowers

Garden writer Monty Don shares two flowers you should cut back in May

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

This is why gardeners in the UK are being told not to mow their lawns in May

One of the Fishpond Gardens open to the public again this June

One of the Fishpond Gardens open to the public again this June

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Community to open secret gardens to the public

A private garden open last year

A private garden open last year

Village open garden displays to celebrate 50 years

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

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These are the 10 best flowers and plants to bring bees buzzing to your garden

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

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Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees

Borough Gardens

Borough Gardens

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Exceptional rainfall causes council staff to abandon outdoor works

Gardening club invites guest speaker for talk about planting dahlias

Gardening club invites guest speaker for talk about planting dahlias

Gardening club to share dahlia growing tips in talk

Furze Platt Senior School planting a Little Green Change plum tree, 16th January 2024

Furze Platt Senior School planting a Little Green Change plum tree, 16th January 2024

Hopes community orchard can bear fruit for community

The Little Seedlings Club at Dobbies and, right, the Grow How workshop

The Little Seedlings Club at Dobbies and, right, the Grow How workshop

Workshops for adults and children at garden centre

Care home lights up 20ft Christmas tree in campaign to tackle loneliness

Care home lights up 20ft Christmas tree in campaign to tackle loneliness

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Care home lights up 20ft Christmas tree in bid to tackle loneliness

People are being warned to keep hedgehogs in mind this Halloween

People are being warned to keep hedgehogs in mind this Halloween

'Keep hedgehogs in mind' this Halloween and bonfire night

Members of the Dorchester Trefoil, planting Daffodil bulbs

Members of the Dorchester Trefoil, planting Daffodil bulbs

Group celebrates 80th birthday with special event

Dobbies' Galton store is providing spooky fun

Dobbies' Galton store is providing spooky fun

Spooky half term holiday club comes to Dorset garden centre

Dorchester and District Gardening Club’s 77th annual show

Dorchester and District Gardening Club’s 77th annual show

Gardening club holding 77th annual show

Yardes Cottage, planted with bees in mind. (Photo:ngs.org.uk)

Yardes Cottage, planted with bees in mind. (Photo:ngs.org.uk)

National Garden Scheme

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A look ahead to the National Garden Scheme in Dorset

The overall winning garden was created and cared for by Alison Waterman and Richard Middleton

The overall winning garden was created and cared for by Alison Waterman and Richard Middleton

Sensational gardens wow judges of prestigious contest

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

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Warning over deadly plant fatal to pets and humans found in gardens

Little Seedlings ambassador Evelyn Brown

Little Seedlings ambassador Evelyn Brown

Free summer workshops for children at garden centre

Julie had the chance to meet some gardening celebrities, including Monty Don

Julie had the chance to meet some gardening celebrities, including Monty Don

Chelsea Flower Show

Garden inspired by Mary Anning wins award at 'pinnacle' of shows

Gardens will be open in Martinstown this weekend

Gardens will be open in Martinstown this weekend

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Gardens open in pretty streamside village this weekend

Castle Cove beach

Castle Cove beach

Open gardens weekend in Weymouth neighbourhood

It's all in the detail - Pauline Pearce

It's all in the detail - Pauline Pearce

Clubs and societies

Flower arranging show to be held at school

Owermoigne & District Horticultural Society

Owermoigne & District Horticultural Society

Autumn show applications are open for enthusiastic gardeners

Becky Groves and Monique Pasche from Bridport Gardening Club with some of the plants being used in the planters

Becky Groves and Monique Pasche from Bridport Gardening Club with some of the plants being used in the planters

Town centre will look a little different this summer - all for a good cause

National Children's Gardening Week is being celebrated at Dobbies garden centre at Galton near Owermoigne

National Children's Gardening Week is being celebrated at Dobbies garden centre at Galton near Owermoigne

Eager young gardeners sought to become ambassadors