Gardening

Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana) mushroom. Lawn experts explain why they grow, how to remove them and the common cleaning product to avoid.

Why mushrooms are suddenly growing on your lawn – and how to tackle them

Chrysanthemums are among the plants that can make autumn allergies worse

Chrysanthemums are among the plants that can make autumn allergies worse

The 6 houseplants to avoid that can make your allergies worse in the autumn

Leaking hosepipes can create damp spots that attract frogs.

Leaking hosepipes can create damp spots that attract frogs.

Expert urges homeowners to do this 1 thing in their garden in September

Alan Titchmarsh has offered advice to homeowners who want to keep rats away

Alan Titchmarsh has offered advice to homeowners who want to keep rats away

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh's 3 easy tricks to keep rats away from your garden this summer

This hack can help stop your lawn from looking like hay.

This hack can help stop your lawn from looking like hay.

Expert reveals cheap hack to revive dry and patchy lawns through the summer

There could be serious consequences if you break a hosepipe ban in the UK

There could be serious consequences if you break a hosepipe ban in the UK

What happens if you break a hosepipe ban in the UK? The 6 rules to be aware of

The Hardy Plant Society Clwyd Group's annual Plant Fair in Holywell

The Hardy Plant Society Clwyd Group's annual Plant Fair in Holywell

Popular plant fair returns with bigger venue and bargains this May

While there isn't a specific 'boundary hedge removal law', there are certain rules that should be followed.

While there isn't a specific 'boundary hedge removal law', there are certain rules that should be followed.

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without permission? Rules to consider

Welsh rock icon Rhys Mwyn finds solace in gardening as he battles cancer

300,000 Brits are injured in their gardens every year.

300,000 Brits are injured in their gardens every year.

Gardening warning issued to Brits as 300,000 suffer injuries every year

One furniture specialist has shared his tips and tricks to help revamp your grubby table and chairs in time for the warmer weather

One furniture specialist has shared his tips and tricks to help revamp your grubby table and chairs in time for the warmer weather

Garden expert reveals four ways to save your garden furniture this spring

As spring approaches, Brits are preparing to pull on their gardening gloves and get their hands dirty, but rusty equipment could halt their progress

As spring approaches, Brits are preparing to pull on their gardening gloves and get their hands dirty, but rusty equipment could halt their progress

Gardening expert reveals one cupboard essential that can help your garden grow

Around three weeks to go until the first grass cut of the year could take place, experts have said

Around three weeks to go until the first grass cut of the year could take place, experts have said

Gardeners urged to cut lawns for the first time after winter on these 2026 dates

Various organisations recommend pruning a few specific plants in February

Various organisations recommend pruning a few specific plants in February

Gardeners urged to prune these 3 plants in February before time runs out

British households are being encouraged to leave eggs in their gardens.

British households are being encouraged to leave eggs in their gardens.

Brits urged to leave eggs in their gardens — Here’s the reason why

Brits have been told that sprinkling washing powder in the garden can help deter slugs

Brits have been told that sprinkling washing powder in the garden can help deter slugs

Households told to sprinkle washing powder in gardens this month for one reason

One rule carries a potential £20,000 penalty.

One rule carries a potential £20,000 penalty.

Brits issued £20,000 fine warning if they remove this common plant from their garden

How to save money on your pumpkin this year

How to save money on your pumpkin this year

Cheapest supermarket pumpkins revealed, with prices starting at 42p

Have you planted your daffodils yet?

Have you planted your daffodils yet?

When you should plant your daffodil bulbs and when they will bloom

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

The wasp repellent spray that stops the pests and costs less than a fiver

Have you got this invasive plant growing in your garden, or are you thinking about planting it?

Have you got this invasive plant growing in your garden, or are you thinking about planting it?

Warning over ‘extremely vigorous’ invasive plant that can climb 10m in garden

Rats dislike smells such as sage and lavender

Rats dislike smells such as sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Here is how to check if a hosepipe ban is in place in your area, as the first of the year is implemented in Yorkshire

Here is how to check if a hosepipe ban is in place in your area, as the first of the year is implemented in Yorkshire

Where is the hosepipe ban in the UK? How to check if it affects your area

In some areas, a positively sweltering 30C is expected to hit.

In some areas, a positively sweltering 30C is expected to hit.

Can you use a watering can during a hosepipe ban? Temperatures set to soar

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Invasive Plants

The 'invasive' plant with pink flowers that looks pretty but leads to hefty fine

Ken pictured on the bench made in Diane’s memory and inset Diane and one of completed planters

Ken pictured on the bench made in Diane’s memory and inset Diane and one of completed planters

Rhyl community garden being overhauled in memory of well-known journalist

Rhuddlan Mayor Cllr Val Simmons presenting the John Wood Environmental Award to Cllrs Mike Kermode and Arwel Roberts representing the Nature Reserve

Rhuddlan Mayor Cllr Val Simmons presenting the John Wood Environmental Award to Cllrs Mike Kermode and Arwel Roberts representing the Nature Reserve

Rhuddlan celebrates success as three groups win Wales in Bloom awards

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve collected the John Woods Environmental Award at Wales in Bloom 2024

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve collected the John Woods Environmental Award at Wales in Bloom 2024

Blooming marvelous display from Rhuddlan at Wales in Bloom

Every Tuesday the gates to the allotment are open to the public

Every Tuesday the gates to the allotment are open to the public

How Prestatyn allotment is boosting both gardeners and pollinators

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

Homeowners are being urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away

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

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

Boy running in the garden at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Boy running in the garden at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Cultural attractions

National Trust Cymru share the best gardens to see daffodils this springtime

Library image of allotments

Library image of allotments

Abergele allotment funds application refused by town council

Team of volunteers at the Wales in Bloom ceremony in Denbigh. Photo: Ellis Wood

Team of volunteers at the Wales in Bloom ceremony in Denbigh. Photo: Ellis Wood

Blooming marvellous! Top awards for Denbigh, Prestatyn and more in Wales in Bloom!

Ysgol Penmorfa students busy creating a wildlife haven.

Ysgol Penmorfa students busy creating a wildlife haven.

Pupils at Prestatyn primary school create ‘amazing’ nature haven on grounds

Judith Samuel. Inset: her piece that will cover the fire damage to a planter in Prestatyn.

Judith Samuel. Inset: her piece that will cover the fire damage to a planter in Prestatyn.

Artist steps in to save Prestatyn in Bloom with artwork to hide arson damage

Library image of allotments.

Library image of allotments.

I'm a Celebrity

Abergele allotment plans unanimously passed to meet demand

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

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

Lily and her plant sale. Inset: The array of flowers.

Lily and her plant sale. Inset: The array of flowers.

‘Driven’ Abergele 10-year-old holds plant sales to ‘make her own pocket money’

Here are 11 ways to keep slugs away from your garden

Here are 11 ways to keep slugs away from your garden

How to keep slugs away from your garden with these 11 easy tips

Are you a plants or produce gardener? Share your greenfingered success.

Are you a plants or produce gardener? Share your greenfingered success.

How does YOUR garden grow? Share your greenfingered success

Plantlife's No Mow May campaign is urging people to let their gardens grow this month

Plantlife's No Mow May campaign is urging people to let their gardens grow this month

Sir David Attenborough joins calls urging Brits not to mow grass in May

Volunteers hedge laying at Bodelwyddan Castle grounds.

Volunteers hedge laying at Bodelwyddan Castle grounds.

Volunteers show competitive hedge to Bodelwyddan Castle grounds conservation

Prestatyn has been awarded a Silver Gilt award.

Prestatyn has been awarded a Silver Gilt award.

Prestatyn awarded Silver Gilt in Britain in Bloom contest

Rhyl Public Services students at work at the nature reserve.

Rhyl Public Services students at work at the nature reserve.

Rhyl students help nature reserve clear areas and rebuild hedgerows for wildlife

John Gardner is restoring the gardens to their former glory.

John Gardner is restoring the gardens to their former glory.

St Asaph business help redevelop 500-year-old Denbighshire property

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think (Canva)

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think (Canva)

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think

Prestatyn residents and Dr James Davies MP supporting the town in today's judgement.

Prestatyn residents and Dr James Davies MP supporting the town in today's judgement.

Cultural attractions

Prestatyn and Meliden prepare for ‘Wales in Bloom’ judges

Head gardener at Pendine Park Andrew Jones with manager of Bodlondeb Ann Chapman and residents Barry Bellis and Allan Cope.

Head gardener at Pendine Park Andrew Jones with manager of Bodlondeb Ann Chapman and residents Barry Bellis and Allan Cope.

Rose garden honours one of Britain's first black gardeners who lived in Gwynedd

Members of the community group.

Members of the community group.

Friends of Prestatyn Railway Station tidy embankment ahead of judge visit

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7