Gardens

In a rare opportunity, dogs will be allowed into Blenheim Palace’s iconic Formal Gardens, an area usually off-limits to four-legged visitors

Blenheim Palace opens gardens to dogs this autumn

Autumn Plant Hunters’ Fair at Weston Park takes place on Sunday 13th September

Weston Park plant fair returns with discounted early bird tickets

Carding Mill Valley

I’ve found 10 National Trust gems that show Shropshire at its best

Leaves turning gold and falling early in false autumn at Cannon Hill Park Birmingham in response to summer's hot weather.

'False autumn' as dry weather turns leaves brown in August

YouGarden Bright Autumn and Winter Collection with 30 garden-ready pansies, violas and wallflowers for £19.97

£19.97 plant bundle can revive a tired garden for autumn

The 570-litre Keter Westwood combines outdoor storage with occasional seating for two adults

This huge garden storage box doubles as a two-person seat

Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: Will we ever return to normal?

August is an ideal time to start planning ahead for spring.

Plant these tulips now for spring bouquets

Chesterfield Close, Birmingham

Six crews work to tackle blaze in gardens of Birmingham cul-de-sac

The four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes a sofa, two armchairs and a matching table

This four-seat rattan garden set has dropped to £54.99

Located in Edgbaston, Winterbourne House is a historic Edwardian property with gorgeous 7-acre gardens maintained by the University of Birmingham. It’s a stunning backdrop for a picnic lunch, with collections of plants and flowers from around the globe.

This tucked away garden in West Mids offers pockets of peace

The 13-inch Kamado barbecue can grill, smoke and bake at temperatures between 110C and 370C

This compact Kamado BBQ is now £61.99

The dark grey hanging egg chair stands 202cm tall and comes with removable washable cushions

This towering garden egg chair is now £84

The weather-resistant garden storage box is available in 300-litre and 320-litre sizes from £29.99

Weatherproof 300L garden storage box falls below £30 in 63% deal

Friends of Wollescote Park presented with their Platinum award

Wollescote Park volunteers scoop platinum at BBC Gardeners' World Live

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD robotic lawn mower automatically maps and maintains lawns without boundary wires

The robot mower that handles steep gardens

Councillor Patrick Allen at Bishton Hall

'Hidden gem’ destination remains open as bridge refurbishment starts
The hidden gem destination offers shops, eateries, auctioneer, gardens and more
Isabella Boneham

Chasewater Country Park Plant Hunters’ Fairs this Sunday

Plant fair returns to Chasewater Country Park this weekend

The SUNMER Zero Gravity Garden Loungers feature reclining positions, folding frames and integrated cup holders for comfortable outdoor use

These garden loungers are designed for summer relaxing

Jill Gray's beautiful KIngswinford garden

Kingswinford garden open day raises more than £1,400 for charity

Castlecroft Gardens in Wolverhampton, a very unique street, and a special street party to mark 100 years of the street.

16 pictures capture 1920s-themed fun in the sun at garden party event

The 9ft Solar LED Patio Crank Parasol is designed to provide shade during the day and built-in lighting after sunset

Solar LED patio parasol deal drops to £34.99 with 61% saving

There is significant regional variation in bill increases, with Severn Trent customers seeing a 10% increase, Sutton and East Surrey imposing an 11% increase, Bristol Water a 12% rise and Affinity Water (central region) customers warned they have a 13% jump coming.

Urgent plea from Severn Trent after 'highest water demand in one day'

The 3m waterproof gazebo includes detachable sides and is designed to add shade and shelter for garden parties, buffets and outdoor seating

This £29.99 gazebo deal could save garden parties in the heatwave

The grey three-seater garden swing chair includes padded cushions and an adjustable canopy for outdoor seating

This £59 swing chair deal could upgrade patios before it sells out

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The five-seater garden furniture set includes a sofa, padded cushions, matching stool and wood-look table

This five-seater garden furniture set drops from £699 to £159.99

King Charles III summer residence at Balmoral 2025

Ceremony of keys to take place to mark King visiting for Royal Week
On Tuesday the King and Queen will carry out a series of engagements in Edinburgh as Royal Week gets under way in Scotland.
Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter

A £30,000+ guide price has been set for the three-bedroomed mid-terraced house at 14 Hughes Street in Stoke

Take a look at five Staffordshire properties up-for-grabs next week

Gtech’s discounted garden bundle combines the long-reach HT50 hedge trimmer with the compact SLM50 cordless lawnmower

Gtech cuts £130 off cordless mower and hedge trimmer bundle

Garden Waste

Two Black Country councils ranked among highest for garden waste

Underworld on stage

Dance act Underworld to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

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 XL square fire pit is designed to add warmth and ambience to gardens, patios and outdoor entertaining spaces

This XL square fire pit has been reduced by 68% in a limited-time deal

The compact ceramic kamado grill is designed to offer efficient heat retention for grilling, smoking and outdoor baking

Shoppers can save 59% on this ceramic kamado BBQ grill right now

The reclining sun lounger features an adjustable canopy and folds away for easy storage

This £19.99 sun lounger could transform your garden for less

From outdoor kitchens and designer dining sets to luxury loungers and daybeds, premium outdoor furniture is helping transform British gardens into stylish outdoor living spaces.

Why Britain’s gardens are becoming the new living room (aff)

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

This weatherproof storage box could help transform cluttered corners into organised outdoor spaces

The £34.99 garden buy shoppers are using to tackle outdoor clutter

Dads enjoy free Father's Day entry at West Midlands grand home

The foldable screened gazebo provides shade and insect protection for garden parties, barbecues, camping trips and summer gatherings.

£69 gazebo deal could transform summer barbecues and garden parties

This cushioned hammock with adjustable canopy could become the most relaxing spot in the garden this summer

This £40 hammock with canopy could be the garden bargain of the summer

The steel garden shed combines lockable access, weather-resistant materials and generous storage space for outdoor essentials

This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52%

The large-capacity storage box is designed to keep outdoor essentials protected while helping patios stay clutter-free

This huge, £62 garden storage box could be the answer to patio clutter

The walk-in greenhouse provides a dedicated space for growing plants while helping protect them from changing weather conditions

Walk-in aluminium greenhouse slashed by £305 in Wowcher deal

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

Mammotion's new Yuka 2 Mini is a great garden companion - thanks to some clever guidance tech

Mammotion Yuka Mini 2 review: AI-powered robot lawnmower tested

Charming cottage with its own cattery on the market for less than £1m

Designed for kids or adults, these funky outdoor chairs are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort

These colourful floor chairs could become a family favourite this year

The spacious walk-in greenhouse offers room for growing projects and garden storage under one roof

This huge greenhouse costs less than many garden sheds right now

The SONGMICS folding trolley combines compact storage with a hefty 180kg load capacity

This 180kg folding festival trolley has dropped below £27 on Amazon

The Warlisou festoon lights are designed to add warm ambient lighting to patios, gardens and pergolas

Amazon shoppers can grab 100ft festoon garden lights for under £25

The compact ceramic BBQ is designed to deliver smoky charcoal cooking in gardens, patios and campsites

This compact kamodo ceramic egg BBQ is proving popular at under £60

The spacious metal garden shed combines secure tool storage with a dedicated section for keeping logs dry and organised

This giant garden shed with built-in log storage is now £129

The charcoal black metal shed is designed to bring practical storage and a more modern look to outdoor spaces

Wowcher drops metal garden shed to £110 in huge 66% off deal

The 320L outdoor storage box is designed to tidy away garden clutter while protecting items from the weather

Shoppers are snapping up this £29.99 garden storage box 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

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