Gardening

Take care in the garden

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Take care with these garden laws - or you could be fined thousands

A garden shed can be a great form of additional storage but not everything is safe to be left in there during the colder months

A garden shed can be a great form of additional storage but not everything is safe to be left in there during the colder months

Garden experts share 6 things you shouldn't store in your shed this winter

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

Expert warns homeowners to look out for these 5 pests during colder months

Patchy grass can be avoided with these easy tips

Patchy grass can be avoided with these easy tips

Garden expert shares 2 ways you can avoid patchy grass and help your lawn grow

You can make your grass greener and stronger by using seaweed during the winter

You can make your grass greener and stronger by using seaweed during the winter

Garden expert shares how seaweed can help your grass grow greener and stronger

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

If you keep killing your houseplants, you might be making this common mistake

Top 10 areas in Newport with the most private garden space, new data reveals

Top 10 areas in Newport with the most private garden space, new data reveals

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Top 10 areas in Newport with the most private garden space, new data reveals

The nominees will be celebrated at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny

The nominees will be celebrated at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny

Nominees for 2024 Wales in Bloom awards announced

It's best to stop mowing your lawn during the next month or so.

It's best to stop mowing your lawn during the next month or so.

When should you stop mowing your lawn? Expert tips on winter preparation

A lawn expert has shared a simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever and quickly so it never bothers you again.

A lawn expert has shared a simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever and quickly so it never bothers you again.

Expert shares genius simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever

Local group lists nine benefits of 'allotmenting'

Local group lists nine benefits of 'allotmenting'

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Newport group lists nine benefits of 'allotmenting,' during dedicated week

Hot tubs and electric lawnmowers can add a lot to a person's energy bills

Hot tubs and electric lawnmowers can add a lot to a person's energy bills

Garden 'energy guzzlers' that could add £11m a week to energy bills for Brits

Japanese Knotweed and the other criminal plants that could land you with a £30,000 this summer

Japanese Knotweed and the other criminal plants that could land you with a £30,000 this summer

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The 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

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Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Naomi Saunders is urging people in Wales to swap pesticides for natural remedies to help improve water quality

Naomi Saunders is urging people in Wales to swap pesticides for natural remedies to help improve water quality

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Gardeners urged to shun pesticides by Welsh TV personality

See which 6 low-maintenance plants are some of the best.

See which 6 low-maintenance plants are some of the best.

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Need garden improvements? 6 low-maintenance plants that require minimal care

There are a range of gardens available to visit

There are a range of gardens available to visit

Gwent gardens open to public for National Garden Scheme

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

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Gardening expert shares 4 tips to keep your lawn looking pristine in summer

Some plants could end up costing you £2,500 to fix

Some plants could end up costing you £2,500 to fix

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The 9 common garden plants that could devalue your home by thousands

There will have a variety of displays

There will have a variety of displays

Usk Open Gardens festival set for two-day run in June

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

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If you keep killing your houseplants, you might be making this common mistake

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

There are 35 UK bee species that are currently under threat of extinction but all species face serious threats.

These are the 10 best flowers and plants to bring bees buzzing to your garden

Have you had any issues getting your neighbour to replace a broken fence?

Have you had any issues getting your neighbour to replace a broken fence?

Does my neighbour have to fix their fence? Find out when it's your responsibility

There are a range of gardens

There are a range of gardens

Discover the joy of Powys gardens over the next few weeks

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

How to get rid of garden patio moss using 35p kitchen cupboard staple

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

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How to get rid of garden patio moss using 35p kitchen cupboard staple

Celebrations as Pill Community Garden opens

Celebrations as Pill Community Garden opens

Overgrown allotment transformed into a community garden complete with mud kitchen

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Breaking little-known bin rule could see you fined £80

Encouraging birds, frogs, and certain types of insects into your garden can get rid of ants - this is why

Encouraging birds, frogs, and certain types of insects into your garden can get rid of ants - this is why

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This is how you can get rid of ants from your garden and how to prevent swarms

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

There are a few useful tips, such as mulching your borders, for gardeners to keep in mind in early spring

There are a few useful tips, such as mulching your borders, for gardeners to keep in mind in early spring

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5 things you should be doing to make the most of your garden during spring

Do you have issues with cats creating mess in your garden? This is how you can safely prevent them from coming in

Do you have issues with cats creating mess in your garden? This is how you can safely prevent them from coming in

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How to deter cats from your garden? Top tips to keep them away (without any harm)

An inspiring member of the local community speaks about her vision, how she has to wear multiple hats and how she inspires inclusion.

An inspiring member of the local community speaks about her vision, how she has to wear multiple hats and how she inspires inclusion.

Inspiring Newport mum praised for bringing diverse communities together

Volunteers say they will not be defeated after arson attack

Volunteers say they will not be defeated after arson attack

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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'We will not be defeated,' say volunteers after shed full of toys burnt to rubble

Experts are warning Brits against getting burned when sitting or walking on artificial grass during this week's heatwave

Experts are warning Brits against getting burned when sitting or walking on artificial grass during this week's heatwave

Brits with artificial grass urged to take these four steps amid UK heatwave

From left: Pontygwindy allotment plot holders Ross Williams, Ian Stone, Nicola Coombes, David Williams and Leanne Stone. Picture: Caerphilly Observer

From left: Pontygwindy allotment plot holders Ross Williams, Ian Stone, Nicola Coombes, David Williams and Leanne Stone. Picture: Caerphilly Observer

Community allotment holding open day on Bank Holiday Monday

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Everything you need to know allotments in Newport - including locations and costs

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

The surprising pet garden law that could see Brits hit with a £5k fine

Ystrad Mynach Wales in Bloom entries. Caerphilly Observer

Ystrad Mynach Wales in Bloom entries. Caerphilly Observer

Town blooms again as decorations made by schoolchildren brighten up high street

Have you got a problem with cats invading your garden and causing a lot of mess?

Have you got a problem with cats invading your garden and causing a lot of mess?

Cats ruining your garden? How to stop them pooing on plants with this 74p hack

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

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Warning over deadly plant fatal to pets and humans found in gardens

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

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Every household recommended to leave out one item in their garden this summer

From buying a water butt to keeping on top of weeds, here are 5 affordable ways to prepare for a hosepipe ban in the UK

From buying a water butt to keeping on top of weeds, here are 5 affordable ways to prepare for a hosepipe ban in the UK

How you can prepare for a hosepipe ban in summer by following these five cheap tips

Look: Blooming marvellous - 10 flowers pictures from around Gwent

Plantlife's No Mow May campaign is urging people to let their gardens grow this month

Plantlife's No Mow May campaign is urging people to let their gardens grow this month

Sir David Attenborough joins calls urging Brits not to mow grass in May

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

This is why gardeners in the UK are being told not to mow their lawns in May

Experts reveal how to grow your own fruit tree and save money on your shopping bill (Canva)

Experts reveal how to grow your own fruit tree and save money on your shopping bill (Canva)

Experts reveal tips for growing your own fruit and how to save money on your shopping

Kevin Fortey with the Guinness World Record winning sunflower head.

Kevin Fortey with the Guinness World Record winning sunflower head.

Guinness World Records

Family smash their own world record with sunflower head the weight of two babies

Millbrook Garden Centre, Monmouth, has been sold

Millbrook Garden Centre, Monmouth, has been sold

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Popular Monmouth garden centre has been sold

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving (Canva)

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving (Canva)

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving

Pontygwindy Allotments

Pontygwindy Allotments

'We really want this to be something for the community': Education centre planned at allotments

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15 (PA/Canva)

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15 (PA/Canva)

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15