Gardens

Clearing grime off paving slabs can be a therapeutic spring chore - if you've got a decent pressure washer

Deal alert: Karcher pressure washers are incredibly cheap right now

This spring will see far fewer slugs in gardens compared with last year, according to experts from the Royal Horticultural Society

Sluggish year for slugs as experts predict fewer numbers this spring

Give your garden a glow-up with this stunning 8-Seater dining set with table and two chairs - now 53% off

53% off the 8-Seater Dining Set With Table & Two Armchairs

Princes Street at night

I feel Princes Street is less of a zombie thoroughfare now Gaby Soutar

The surprising destinations of scrapped CalMac ferry's stripped parts

National Lottery Open Week to open UK's iconic gardens to public

Raffle House's £2.8 million prize sits alongside some rather prestigious postcodes

More details released about an incredible £2.8m dream house prize

It’s the first time we’ve seen a prize-draw company giving away its next prize as well as its current prize

Only three days left for a chance of winning two dream houses for £10

We now know a little bit more about the £2.8m Warwickshire House, which will be officially launched in March

More details emerge about stunning new £2.8m Raffle House dream prize

Ashes at Carleton Cemetery and Crematorium.

I found a 'mass grave' of human ashes dumped unlovingly at crem

The Keter Store it Out Pro has 1,200 litres of space

Cheapest price online for this storage shed thanks to an Amazon deal

The Wiltshire dream house has six bedrooms and is worth £2.5 million

Just a few days remain to win this £2.5 million mansion for £10

Buy tickets to win one house, and you're automatically given tickets to win the second house too

You can currently win two houses worth over £5 million for a tenner

The chiffchaff population has soared.

The meteoric rise of the chiffchaff over 20 years

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely ludicrous price

This £150 patio heater is just £30 at the moment with free delivery

We own a £21m castle. We're selling up after 700 years in the family

Get well & see the future? Here's how at 'stunning' Scottish retreat

Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire sits within a prized country park

Hundreds of prized trees lost at estates due to 'devastating' storm

A £2.5 million mansion AND a posh new Mercedes... The clock's ticking

Just days remain to win a £2.5m dream house and a luxury Mercedes

RBGE regius keeper Simon Milne with the damaged cedar.

Appeal for Scotland's botanic gardens as storm damage hits six figures

Create the garden of your dreams with a massive budget - you just need to win the prize

You could win a £20,000 garden makeover for just 70p this week

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Inside stunning Scottish Arts and Crafts house on sale for £675,000

The Wiltshire dream house has six bedrooms and is worth £2.5 million

See inside this incredible £2.5m dream house you could win for £10

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

A member of staff putting the finishing touches to the Christmas Tree in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where the exhibition will run. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The best images at the Royal Portraits Edinburgh exhibition

Residents have complained about the raw sewage in Elphinstone. Picture: Google Maps

Fury as raw sewage 'pumped out' near gardens in quiet Scottish village

The EufyCam S3 Pro pack includes Eufy's Homebase S380

We test a home security package that couldn't be simpler to install

How visits to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are worth £10.6m annually

Two new gardens will be created on either side of Edinburgh's former Royal High School under plans to turn it into a National Centre for Music.

Exclusive Edinburgh city centre to get first major public gardens for 200 years

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

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

Omaze launches latest prize draw with luxurious house in Devon worth over £2 million + £250k

Omaze prize draw: Video tour inside luxurious £2m mansion in Devon

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I tried dinner cooked by Edinburgh's best chef, in iconic gardens

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

Former councillor Terry Westgate says tourists eager to get the perfect snap have trashed public flowerbeds in an "absolute tragedy' for the city.

Watch: Locals say tourists trashing flowerbeds to get Insta pictures

Belgian archaeologist Dominique Bosquet working on a human skeleton found in 2022 at the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. Picture: Chris van Houts/Waterloo Uncovered/PA Wire

The Scottish link to 'rare' Battle of Waterloo skeleton finds

Bargain bird food will be arriving in stores this week

Aldi is about to start selling some bargain bird food

Spotting ospreys at Threave Garden and Nature Reserve in Dumfries & Galloway has made it onto the National Trust for Scotland's list

The 10 best places to take children outdoors in Scotland this summer

The Greatest Magic Show

The Greatest Magic Show

Top TV chef's Rudloe Arms Hotel is offering special deals on country stays

Foodies rush to snap up TV chef's country manor break as price slashed

The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is one of the most powerful portable speakers on the market

Review: We test an outdoor sound system that's great for parties

A reimagined St Andrews garden provides shelter

Meet the St Andrews gardener taking the sting out of landscaping

Walton Park House is at the centre of the Walton Park estate

The secluded Dumfries estate for sale for the first time in a century
Walton Park in central Dumfries and Galloway offers just about everything you could feasibly want in a small Scottish estate, which might be why it has been in ...

Watering your garden can be a daily job when the weather dries up

Hints, tips, and hacks to make watering the garden so much easier

(Photos: Getty Images/Argos)

Best Argos Summer Sale deals to save 50% on furniture, toys and more

Fletcher's Cottage Spa garden

5 reasons why I think this East Lothian spa is Scotland's best

Baldowrie House, Kettins, Perthshire

The tranquil delights of a luxury Perthshire mansion

Electric barbecues are shaping up to be a big trend this summer

Best electric barbecues 2024: Ninja Woodfire vs cheaper alternatives

Greig Thomson, who hopes to add to the £3,200 he has already raised for Cancer Research

Gardener’s 24-hour lawnmower walk for charity

Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at National Trust's Attingham Park, Shropshire. Picture: National Trust Images/James Dobson

For affordable days out National Trust membership is our saviour

10 expert tips on dog-proofing your garden this summer

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Dogs love gardens - but it's important to not let your puppy go exploring too early.

When is it safe to let your puppy explore the garden?

Dogs love gardens - but they need to be safe.

Are Tomatoes Safe For Dogs? Top tips for a dog safe garDden

Architectural Technology student, Tehillah Sihlabela's new vision for Peterhead.

RGU supports project to regenerate coastal towns across the North East

Omaze Million Pound House Draw Cornwall winner Rose Doyle with husband Tony outside their new home.

Watch: Dinner lady wins £3million coastal home in prize draw

Dogs love gardens - but there can be some hidden dangers.

Here's how to create the perfect garden for you and your adorable dog

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries