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Starting a vegetable garden is easy with these expert tips for first-time growers
By Sarah Wilson published
New to growing your own food? Learn how to start a vegetable garden with expert advice that covers planning, planting and harvesting success

10 January gardening jobs to prepare your garden for the year ahead
By Sarah Wilson published
Even though January days are short and cold, there are still plenty of gardening jobs you can be doing to get things in good shape for spring and the start of the growing year

5 simple ways to turn your Christmas tree into a winter wildlife habitat – they're easy, eco-friendly and great for nature lovers
By Sarah Wilson published
Use your Christmas tree outdoors to create an ideal environment for birds, small animals and insects to enjoy long after the festive season is over

5 eco-friendly ways to reuse your Christmas tree in your garden
By Sarah Wilson published
Keep your tree out of landfill with five easy ideas that help nurture your garden long after the decorations come down

Heatmap shows this area to be largest Japanese Knotweed hotspot in the UK
By Joseph Mullane published
One English city was shown to have the highest recordings of Japanese Knotweed in 2025, with the highest risk areas all having one thing in common

£1,000 reward offered after 20ft metal gates stolen from property
By Joseph Mullane published
Police are investigating theft as the homeowner offers a reward for the missing gates

Why you mustn't let your driveway become too high when adding a new surface
By Pete Wise published
Landscaping professionals explain the reasons and solutions for an excessively high driveway surface, from sub-base preparation to tree root movement.

12 log store ideas to keep your firewood dry and your garden tidy
By Teresa Conway last updated
These stylish log store ideas for both inside and outside your home will help keep firewood dry and close at hand, ready to burn
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