Gardening

Monty Don with his golden retriever Ned at the Chelsea Flower Show last year. Picture: Ben Montgomery

As British gardening hero bids goodbye, will we see his like again? Scotsman comment

Cobra's QS2800 is a powerful shredder at a sensible price - ideal for attacking a leylandii hedge

Cobra QS2800 review: a powerful garden shredder at a keen price

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

Hilda's plant shop is Edinburgh's first 'houseplant hospital' (Picture: Jolene Campbell)

How I finally found someone to help me stop killing houseplants Lisa Simonis

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 Armed Forces rely on recruits from many Commonwealth countries (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How this community garden provides a haven for military veterans Laura Mulcahy

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

Gardener Alan Titchmarsh and horticulturalist Frances Tophill hold gnomes they have painted to raise money for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening (Picture: Aaron Chown)

Gardening is seriously good for you – just don't get stressed about it Scotsman comment

Scone Palace Garden Fai

Ad Feature The "Chelsea of the North" returns to Perthshire

Gardeners Alan Titchmarsh and Frances Tophill and Sir David Beckham discuss the designs for the Chelsea Flower Show garden (Picture: Aaron Chown)

Why King Charles and co's 'Curious Garden' could be a life-saver Scotsman comment

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

Windo boxes are a great way for those who don't have a garden to get growing.

Best Plants For Window Boxes 2026: Top 12 colourful flowering plants

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

Some flowering plants to add colour to sandy borders.

What Plants Grow in Sandy Soil 2026: 13 flowers for sandy borders

Three flowering plants perfect for shaded borders.

Plants for Shaded Borders: 12 flowering plants for dark garden corners

I've lived in Leith for month, but this is our best garden sighting Gaby Soutar

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

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

The super cool and stylish Scottish Borders home that's on sale

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

Look inside this palatial East Lothian dream home

The serene renovation to Arts & Crafts home in Edinburgh neighbourhood

Some of the best flowering plants for hanging baskets.

Plants for Hanging Baskets 2025: 10 of the best flowering plants

King Charles III chats to footballer David Beckham at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Chelsea Flower Show 2025: 15 pictures of Tuesday - King Charles visit

Daffodils, AI-powered talking trees and drought-resistant plants are among the many features of this year's Chelsea Flower Show (Picture: Adrian Dennis)

Garden from Arbroath via Riviera may show Scotland's future Scotsman comment

These plants will all thrive in sandy soil.

Flowering Plants That Thrive in the Sandy Soil 2025: 11 perfect plants

Look inside the rambling Scottish manse for sale

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

These plants all thrive in window boxes.

Flowering Plants For Window Boxes 2025: 13 colourful perfect plants

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

These flowering plants all love the sun.

Flowering Plants That Love Sun 2025: 11 that thrive in sunny borders

Former Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl. Picture: BBC

Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl dies aged 89

‘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

Hawaii may seem like paradise but Archibald Cleghorn thought it was 'bleak' when he arrived as a teenager (Picture: Mark Boster)

How a 19thC Scottish gardener married into Hawaii's last royal family Susan Morrison

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

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

Roberta Hall McCarron

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

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