Gardening

Japanese knotweed distribution across Cheshire/Merseyside.

Chester revealed among hotspots for invasive plant species

Tarporley Garden Centre will be giving away a light-up reindeer

Tarporley Garden Centre will be giving away a light-up reindeer

Garden centre near Chester to spread Christmas cheer this year

The best and worst areas for garden space in Cheshire West and Chester have been revealed

The best and worst areas for garden space in Cheshire West and Chester have been revealed

Best and worst areas to buy a house with garden space across Cheshire West

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

5 areas of your home that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

Morley Nurseries is opening a new farm shop to showcase local produce

Morley Nurseries is opening a new farm shop to showcase local produce

Free tastings and goody bags celebrate opening of new Cheshire farm shop

House and garden were equally important when Rozy and Philip Barnes were searching for a new home.

House and garden were equally important when Rozy and Philip Barnes were searching for a new home.

Inside 'My New Country Garden' in Cheshire

Okells Garden Centre has opened a new venue in Chester. Picture: Google.

Okells Garden Centre has opened a new venue in Chester. Picture: Google.

Family-run Okells Garden Centre opens new Chester shop

Young designer Callum Corrie won a gold medal for his garden entitled 'Entertaining Meets Nature'

Young designer Callum Corrie won a gold medal for his garden entitled 'Entertaining Meets Nature'

Dream comes true for gifted young designer winning gold at RHS Tatton Flower Show

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

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

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

The event returns later this month

The event returns later this month

Cholmondeley Castle & Gardens to host annual plant fair later this month

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

Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, located on Anglesey, is described as

Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, located on Anglesey, is described as

'Hidden' botanical garden among 2 in North Wales named among the world's best

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

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

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

Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, has shared seven tasks to start this month to get the best out of your outdoor space.

Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, has shared seven tasks to start this month to get the best out of your outdoor space.

These are the 7 gardening jobs you need to be doing before June ends

Sally Bennett's original plan was to build a whole house for herself, but she reined in her ambition

Sally Bennett's original plan was to build a whole house for herself, but she reined in her ambition

Prehistoric allotment shed concludes grandmother's eight-year labour of love

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know

Harry Dean (right) is no stranger to awards, pictured here with fellow Over allotment gardener, Tina McLeod

Harry Dean (right) is no stranger to awards, pictured here with fellow Over allotment gardener, Tina McLeod

Teen allotmenteer's RHS Tatton success 'the icing on the cake' for club's centenary

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

Cleo Barbour is the artist driving CLEO &CO

Cleo Barbour is the artist driving CLEO &CO

CLEO & CO to showcase expertise at Bolesworth Equestrian Festival in June

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

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without my permission?

Peover Hall is opening its gardens to support various charities

Peover Hall is opening its gardens to support various charities

Peover Hall opens gardens and Grade 1 listed Elizabethan family home to the public

Goostrey Open Gardens welcomes visitors for their third year

Goostrey Open Gardens welcomes visitors for their third year

Enthusiasts open gardens to visitors to support East Cheshire Hospice

Cholmondeley Castle gardens

Cholmondeley Castle gardens

Spring Plant Hunters' Fair to be held at Cholmondeley Castle

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

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

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

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

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

A warning has been issued over certain types of bamboo

A warning has been issued over certain types of bamboo

Warning to gardeners over certain types of bamboo

A Plant Hunters' Fair at Ness Gardens

A Plant Hunters' Fair at Ness Gardens

When the latest Plant Hunters' fair will be held next month

Left to right: Jonathan Briers (Gordale Garden Centre Manager), Samantha Eastwood (Community & Events Fundraiser for Hospice of the Good Shepherd), Karen Richards (Gordale Retail Manager)

Left to right: Jonathan Briers (Gordale Garden Centre Manager), Samantha Eastwood (Community & Events Fundraiser for Hospice of the Good Shepherd), Karen Richards (Gordale Retail Manager)

Garden centre raises huge amount for Hospice of the Good Shepherd

(L to R): Matt Broadhurst, with daughter, Holly Broadhurst, and partner, Emily Dunne, at the current Aquascaping Company HQ on Cosgrove Business Park

(L to R): Matt Broadhurst, with daughter, Holly Broadhurst, and partner, Emily Dunne, at the current Aquascaping Company HQ on Cosgrove Business Park

Meet the aquascape gardener turning new shop into underwater gallery for the public

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

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

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

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Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees

Garden inspiration on offer as plant fair returns to Arley Hall this March

Garden inspiration on offer as plant fair returns to Arley Hall this March

Garden inspiration on offer as plant fair returns to Arley Hall this March

A gardening expert has shared how homeowners can use things like vinegar and boiling water to get rid of weeds permanently

A gardening expert has shared how homeowners can use things like vinegar and boiling water to get rid of weeds permanently

Garden expert shares 6 tips for getting rid of weeds permanently

There are numerous ways to keep your garden tidy this winter

There are numerous ways to keep your garden tidy this winter

When to plant vegetables in winter and other seasonal gardening tips revealed

Community gardening

Community gardening

Community gardening feedback wanted across Chester and Cheshire West

A Christmas gift to enjoy every day of the year

Inspirational Anna Tylor shares her passion for gardening

Inspirational Anna Tylor shares her passion for gardening

Inspirational gardener with sight loss shares tips on growing fruit and veg

The Hartley Botanic stand, designed by Based Squared Landscaping, won the 'Five Star Trade Stand Award' at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show.

The Hartley Botanic stand, designed by Based Squared Landscaping, won the 'Five Star Trade Stand Award' at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show.

Cheshire West landscaping firm scoops awards on 10th anniversary at RHS Flower Show

Chris Edwards, area sales manager for Redrow NW, meets pupils from Little Sutton CofE Primary School after Redrow delivered their ‘Get Set Grow’ kits.

Chris Edwards, area sales manager for Redrow NW, meets pupils from Little Sutton CofE Primary School after Redrow delivered their ‘Get Set Grow’ kits.

Pupils ready to grow after donation of gardening equipment

The Plant Hunters' Fair at Cholmondeley Castle.

The Plant Hunters' Fair at Cholmondeley Castle.

Plant Hunter's Fair to return to Cholmondeley Castle

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

The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show attracts around 70,000 visitors

The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show attracts around 70,000 visitors

Garden celebrating legacy of gifts in wills to be unveiled at RHS Tatton Flower Show

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

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

Here are 11 ways to keep slugs away from your garden

Here are 11 ways to keep slugs away from your garden

How to keep slugs away from your garden with these 11 easy tips

The RSPCA Chelsea garden

The RSPCA Chelsea garden

Chelsea garden to be relocated to wildlife centre in Cheshire

The rose garden at Eaton Estate.

The rose garden at Eaton Estate.

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Eaton Estate to hold first of three garden open days this month

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

David Hadley and Alan Titchmarsh

David Hadley and Alan Titchmarsh

Company's work featured on ITV's Love Your Garden

Tarporley Garden Centre has launched at CelebaTree and Coronation cake design competition ahead of the King's Coronation.

Tarporley Garden Centre has launched at CelebaTree and Coronation cake design competition ahead of the King's Coronation.

King Coronation

Garden centre to celebrate King's Coronation with two new events

Perfect for a day out over Spring!

Perfect for a day out over Spring!

National Garden Scheme

Two secret and private gardens in Neston opening to the public this spring

Bents Garden and Home is hosting a full weekend of independent markets this month

Bents Garden and Home is hosting a full weekend of independent markets this month

Full weekend of markets is coming to Bents Garden and Home this month

The Hollies Farm Shop grenhouse.

The Hollies Farm Shop grenhouse.

Hollies Farm Shop on the outskirts of Chester to host food event

Jill and Peter pictured with their award.

Jill and Peter pictured with their award.

Garden Centre places 5th in Garden Centre Association's Top 100