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SCALE UP YOUR SNOWDROPS Snowdrops have been especially prolific this wet winter, but the earlier varieties are already over. If you have established snowdrop clumps and want to increase numbers in your garden, do that now. As soon as the flowers are over, select large or mature clumps and dig up one or more of … Read more
The Queen has been advised to cancel her annual garden parties in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus, it has been claimed. The Monarch, 93, has reportedly vowed to not let the outbreak stop her from performing her duties and to set an example by ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ until there is ‘compelling … Read more
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Hogwarts castle’s charity garden bond is set to pay 5% interest – but investors should do homework By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 08:42 GMT, 8 March 2020 Alnwick Castle has been home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland for more than 700 … Read more
BOOK OF THE WEEK DIARY OF A MODERN COUNTRY GARDENER by Tamsin Westhorpe (Orphans £20, 248 pp) When it comes to gardens, no one does it better than us Brits. From Sissinghurst and Kew in the South to Harlow Carr and Chatsworth in the North, we have some of the world’s most dazzling gardens. A … Read more
Moment bungling delivery driver wrecks garden lawn after reversing van over it and getting wheels stuck Kevin Ashton, 50, was left furious after deep gouge marks were left on the grass Parcel was being delivered for the family’s neighbours in Dudley, West Midlands The delivery driver took an hour to free his vehicle from the family’s … Read more
A family fled their dream £400,000 new home when their entire back garden right up to their back door was swept away by a raging river. One of Britain’s biggest housebuilders are now paying their hotel bill after architect Leigh Adams, 46, watched in horror as his 20ft lawn, new patio and garden furniture were … Read more
‘You take the birds, I’ll get the squirrels’ Adorable puppy cuddles up to kitten as pair gaze out of garden window Lisa Plummer of Indiana, USA, captured the heartwarming footage last Thursday The five-month-old beagle, Bo, is filmed sitting next to his feline friend, Jasper Bo cuddles up to the cat as they gaze out … Read more
A savvy homeowner has revealed how she transformed her garden on a budget by sourcing wood from sawmills and seeking out cheap flowers on eBay. Mother-of-three Becca Menzies, 44, from Sussex, transformed the area of ‘scrub land’ into a stunning oasis, complete with beautiful flower borders, pebble paths and a spacious chicken coop. The hands-on … Read more
Furious couple slam Persimmon after their £183,000 new-build home is ruined by ‘diabolical’ flooded garden Kai Harrison, 23, moved into a three-bed with partner Annie, 24, in Nottingham He slammed Persimmon after finding the home ‘needed rotovating’ in November He described the garden as a ‘bog’ and the housing company as making excuses ‘Inclement weather’ prevented … Read more
A statement pot will give your garden a focal point. Koroni pot, £1,700, potsandpithoi.com They add drama and are easy to maintain. When it comes to zhooshing up your outdoor space, what’s not to dig about pots, says award-winning garden designer and RHS judge David Dodd Whether you have a small city balcony or country estate, a well-chosen, perfectly … Read more