Gardening

Leaking hosepipes can create damp spots that attract frogs.

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

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in September before it's too late

The Harpers Lane Allotment Society is proud of its strong community spirit

The Harpers Lane Allotment Society is proud of its strong community spirit

Bolton allotment group thriving as 'community, nature and well-being' are nurtured

Monty Don has explained why apple trees have been jettisoning their fruit in recent weeks

Monty Don has explained why apple trees have been jettisoning their fruit in recent weeks

Monty Don says 'don't worry' to summer problem gardeners have noticed

Can you complain if your neighbour smokes in their garden? Expert explains

Can you complain if your neighbour smokes in their garden? Expert explains

Can you complain if your neighbour smokes in their garden? Expert explains the rules

Trish Calderbank and Linda Haslehurst at Horwich Community Allotment

Trish Calderbank and Linda Haslehurst at Horwich Community Allotment

More than fruit and veg - the allotment where friendships flourish

Here is how you can easily get rid of weeds from your garden.

Here is how you can easily get rid of weeds from your garden.

Gardening expert reveals how to kill weeds in your garden without using chemicals

Alan Titchmarsh has said painting your fence can easily help make your garden look bigger.

Alan Titchmarsh has said painting your fence can easily help make your garden look bigger.

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh reveals easy trick to make small gardens look much bigger

Rats dislike some strong smells, including lavender and garlic, so planting these in your garden could keep the rodents away, an expert has shared.

Rats dislike some strong smells, including lavender and garlic, so planting these in your garden could keep the rodents away, an expert has shared.

Keep rats away from your garden by adding these 5 plants that rodents hate

Monty Don shares what you should avoid having in your garden to make it dog-friendly.

Monty Don shares what you should avoid having in your garden to make it dog-friendly.

Monty Don says avoid these 2 things to make your garden safe for dogs

People enjoying the Edgworth Horticultural Society show

People enjoying the Edgworth Horticultural Society show

From giant veg to homemade cakes: annual show returns to village next month

Garden fences must adhere to the current rules to avoid huge fines up to £26,000

Garden fences must adhere to the current rules to avoid huge fines up to £26,000

UK garden fence rules that could cost you £26,000 and how to avoid fines

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

A previous guided walk along the canal

A previous guided walk along the canal

Inside the ambitious plans to bring Bolton's historic canal back to life

Garden expert hack kills ‘impossible’ patio weeds in 24 hours using household item

There are already several hosepipe bans in place or coming in place across the UK

There are already several hosepipe bans in place or coming in place across the UK

Where are there hosepipe bans in the UK? How to check if it affects your area

Ants can become a pest if they start nesting in your garden.

Ants can become a pest if they start nesting in your garden.

Simple and cheap hack to get rid of ant nests from your garden

Aldi Specialbuys sand pit

Aldi Specialbuys sand pit

Aldi launches huge middle aisle range with viral home dupes from £2.99

Simple tricks from a Bolton garden centre to transform your lawn this summer

Volunteers hard at work.

Volunteers hard at work.

The beautiful ‘hidden’ garden opening especially for you this summer

Jan with her friend David, who was diagnosed with MND last year

Jan with her friend David, who was diagnosed with MND last year

Award-winning gardener crafts deeply personal garden for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Mowing the lawn with the brilliant Hawksmoor cordless 36vv lawnmower

Mowing the lawn with the brilliant Hawksmoor cordless 36vv lawnmower

Small tools and equipment

I tried the RHS garden hack that makes lawns instantly look more expensive

Mr Seán Doherty, Lillia and Thea from the Eco-Action Team

Mr Seán Doherty, Lillia and Thea from the Eco-Action Team

The Westhoughton children taking the lead on creating a greener future for us all

Tomatoes can get more nutrition from banana peel

Tomatoes can get more nutrition from banana peel

Gardeners should think twice before binning one thing tomato plants love

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Monty Don urges gardeners to do 'terribly important' task now to help plants thrive

Have you noticed your roses are covered in black spot?

Have you noticed your roses are covered in black spot?

Gardener used £1.20 fridge staple hack to save his roses from ‘most serious’ disease

Volunteers hard at work.

Volunteers hard at work.

The historic 'secret garden' which draws visitors from as far as the Lake District

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Aldi launches £5.99 garden range and shoppers are already planning summer upgrades

Even pawsome friends enjoy shopping for plants.

Even pawsome friends enjoy shopping for plants.

Popular garden centre reopens for the spring this weekend

A lot of people remain unclear about what their home insurance really covers.

A lot of people remain unclear about what their home insurance really covers.

Brits warned over hidden insurance gaps costing homeowners hundreds with their garden

This BBQ doubles as a pizza oven and a griddle and it's the best buy for a summer in the garden

This BBQ doubles as a pizza oven and a griddle and it's the best buy for a summer in the garden

I tried the Lakeland 3-in-1 BBQ pizza oven - grab it while there's £50 off

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

Experts warn skipping a simple April garden fence check could lead to repair bills in the hundreds or boundary disputes with neighbours

Experts warn skipping a simple April garden fence check could lead to repair bills in the hundreds or boundary disputes with neighbours

Homeowners urged to inspect fences now or risk costly damage and disputes

British Garden Centres has launched its Make It Bloom campaign

British Garden Centres has launched its Make It Bloom campaign

Bolton Garden Centre's top tips for gardeners this spring

Newlands Nursery is Lancashire's highest-rated garden centre - have you shopped here?

Newlands Nursery is Lancashire's highest-rated garden centre - have you shopped here?

'Brilliant quality' plants found at Lancashire's highest-rated garden centre

Aldi tapas specialbuys

Aldi tapas specialbuys

The £4.99 Aldi buy shoppers are using for summer garden parties

Do you have a 'good' or 'bad' side of a garden fence facing you?

Do you have a 'good' or 'bad' side of a garden fence facing you?

Garden experts urge every UK household to follow this ‘good side’ fence convention

Alan Titchmash has recommended having a number of plants in your garden to attract birds

Alan Titchmash has recommended having a number of plants in your garden to attract birds

Alan Titchmarsh shares the 7 plants that help birds to flock to your garden

A four-hour slot is recommended for drying your clothes in spring

A four-hour slot is recommended for drying your clothes in spring

Households urged to use 4-hour slot to dry clothes outside in during spring

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

The Gardeners Question Time team at Humshaugh Village Hall. Pictured is Chairman of the Panel Eric Robson with the gathered crowd.

The Gardeners Question Time team at Humshaugh Village Hall. Pictured is Chairman of the Panel Eric Robson with the gathered crowd.

Gardeners’ Question Time coming to Edgworth this spring

Brits have been warned they could face hefty fines if they do not get the correct permissions for garden additions

Brits have been warned they could face hefty fines if they do not get the correct permissions for garden additions

UK homeowners issued £20,000 fine warning over making this change to your garden

Experts have warned Brits to avoid doing these things when it comes to tending to your garden this spring

Experts have warned Brits to avoid doing these things when it comes to tending to your garden this spring

Brits urged to avoid these 5 gardening jobs including one common spring 'mistake'

It's officially time to start thinking about the season ahead.

It's officially time to start thinking about the season ahead.

Expert gardener urges Brits to do these 4 jobs to ensure a perfect spring garden

Eggshells are good for birds but they can also benefit your soil and deter pests such as slugs and snails

Eggshells are good for birds but they can also benefit your soil and deter pests such as slugs and snails

Homeowners urged to add kitchen leftover to gardens to 'make a real difference'

Eggshells are good for birds but they can also benefit your soil and deter pests such as slugs and snails

Eggshells are good for birds but they can also benefit your soil and deter pests such as slugs and snails

Homeowners urged to add kitchen leftover to gardens to 'make a real difference'

Brits are also being warned about the possibility of receiving huge fines in regard to how they tend their garden fence.

Brits are also being warned about the possibility of receiving huge fines in regard to how they tend their garden fence.

Brits issued £26,000 garden fence warning this spring - how to avoid hefty penalty

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

The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton attended the handover event.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton attended the handover event.

New vegetable patch created in town in the most unlikely of places by young people

Aldi has a new lawnmower for £49.99

Aldi has a new lawnmower for £49.99

Aldi’s £49.99 lawn mower returns and it’s £118 cheaper than a Flymo

Hanging a bird box outside is just one way you can encourage blue tits into your garden, according to an expert

Hanging a bird box outside is just one way you can encourage blue tits into your garden, according to an expert

Turn your garden into a bird paradise this spring with these expert gardening tips

Picture by Julian Brown 15/11/15....Artisan market at Heaton Fold Garden Centre, Heaton, Bolton ....Some of the traders display their stock.

Picture by Julian Brown 15/11/15....Artisan market at Heaton Fold Garden Centre, Heaton, Bolton ....Some of the traders display their stock.

Dates set for the return of popular Bolton garden centre's artisan markets

Hydrangeas are a common plant in people's gaden but there is one mistake to avoid when pruning them

Hydrangeas are a common plant in people's gaden but there is one mistake to avoid when pruning them

People urged to avoid making one mistake when pruning hydrangeas in their garden

The new recycling rules will apply to households in England

The new recycling rules will apply to households in England

'Gamechanger' for disposing some of the 37 banned items you can't recycle at home