Gardening

Gardeners have been urged to complete a number of tasks in November to prepare for the end of the year

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

Chrysanthemums are among the plants that can make autumn allergies worse

Chrysanthemums are among the plants that can make autumn allergies worse

The 6 houseplants to avoid that can make your allergies worse in the autumn

Various plants can help make a patio space look more expensive, including fatsia

Various plants can help make a patio space look more expensive, including fatsia

5 patio plants you need to make your garden space look more expensive

Dorchester Borough Gardens in summer bloom

Dorchester Borough Gardens in summer bloom

Drought changes suggested for Dorchester public parks

Will you be completing these garden jobs this October?

Will you be completing these garden jobs this October?

Gardeners' World

Gardeners urged to complete 13 jobs in October to keep gardens thriving

Little Scare-lings Workshops at Dobbies Garden Centres (© Greg Macvean) (© Stewart Attwood)

Little Scare-lings Workshops at Dobbies Garden Centres (© Greg Macvean) (© Stewart Attwood)

Garden centre offers exciting line-up of autumnal events at Dorset store

Karmacations, located in Buckland Newton, Dorset, has launched the outdoor space for corporate events, weddings, and workshops, and will also offer it free of charge to selected charities for fundraising events.

Karmacations, located in Buckland Newton, Dorset, has launched the outdoor space for corporate events, weddings, and workshops, and will also offer it free of charge to selected charities for fundraising events.

Top Dorset venue launches new Japanese-themed garden

Charlie Dimmock will be appearing at Wimborne Green Festival

Charlie Dimmock will be appearing at Wimborne Green Festival

Charlie Dimmock to headline Green Festival finale

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

Dobbies launches its Best Ever Christmas at Galton as tickets go on sale for festive events

Dobbies launches its Best Ever Christmas at Galton as tickets go on sale for festive events

Dobbies launches 'Best Ever Christmas' at Galton store as tickets go on sale

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

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in September will encourage children to explore autumn colours in the garden

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in September will encourage children to explore autumn colours in the garden

Children invited to explore magic of autumn with gardening workshop next month

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

Hardy geraniums are among the plants gardeners are advised to cut back in August for an extra boost of flowers

Hardy geraniums are among the plants gardeners are advised to cut back in August for an extra boost of flowers

Gardeners advised to cut these 6 plants back in August for extra boost of flowers

Lavender is among the plants gardeners are recommended to prune in August

Lavender is among the plants gardeners are recommended to prune in August

Gardeners urged to prune these 5 plants in August before time runs out

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

Small tortoiseshell butterfly on lavender

Small tortoiseshell butterfly on lavender

Big Butterfly Count

Dorset gardeners encouraged to make their garden a butterfly haven this summer

August’s Little Seedlings Club workshop at Dobbies Garden Centres will cover sun vs shade

August’s Little Seedlings Club workshop at Dobbies Garden Centres will cover sun vs shade

Dobbies' free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club explores sun and shade this August

Wyke School children enjoying the new nature garden

Wyke School children enjoying the new nature garden

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Primary school opens new nature garden thanks to housebuilder support

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

The display is a tribute to the Lexi May Trust - which was created in memory of Lexi May

The display is a tribute to the Lexi May Trust - which was created in memory of Lexi May

Floral tribute unveiled in memory of beautiful little girl

Borough Gardens, Dorchester.

Borough Gardens, Dorchester.

Garden in Dorchester to be teeming with live music and entertainment next month

Cerne Abbas Open Gardens is on June 20 and June 21

Cerne Abbas Open Gardens is on June 20 and June 21

Villagers to throw open garden gates for golden 50th year celebration

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in July will explore the wonders of water

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in July will explore the wonders of water

Free workshops for children at Dorset garden centre this summer

Upwey Open Gardens will welcome visitors to explore private green spaces across the Dorset village for its much-loved annual Upwey Open Gardens weekend on June 27 and 28

Upwey Open Gardens will welcome visitors to explore private green spaces across the Dorset village for its much-loved annual Upwey Open Gardens weekend on June 27 and 28

Over 25 gardens in Dorset to open their gates for much-loved weekend this month

Group at Knoll Gardens

Group at Knoll Gardens

Free community and charity days on offer at Dorset gardens

Aldi is on the lookout for the nation’s most impressive outdoor space, in a bid to crown Britain’s best Watch Party Garden. One lucky winner will receive £1,966 in Aldi vouchers - a nod to England’s iconic 1966 World Cup victory.

Aldi is on the lookout for the nation’s most impressive outdoor space, in a bid to crown Britain’s best Watch Party Garden. One lucky winner will receive £1,966 in Aldi vouchers - a nod to England’s iconic 1966 World Cup victory.

One lucky winner will receive £1,966 in Aldi vouchers this summer

Members of Age UK in Folkestone collecting their certificate, photographed with Jack and Graham from Dobbies Garden Centres in Ashford

Members of Age UK in Folkestone collecting their certificate, photographed with Jack and Graham from Dobbies Garden Centres in Ashford

Dobbies’ Galton announces community garden project as part of its campaign

File picture of a garden centre

File picture of a garden centre

The best rated garden centres to visit in Dorset

Roy Lancaster, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens team members and Chesil Bank Pre-school.

Roy Lancaster, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens team members and Chesil Bank Pre-school.

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

New children's trail opens at Dorset gardens based on real life plant explorer

Coastland College Horticulture students pictured in their ‘Salty Towers’ garden at the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in Beaulieu

Coastland College Horticulture students pictured in their ‘Salty Towers’ garden at the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in Beaulieu

Gold medal success for horticulture students at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

A hosepipe sprays water in a garden.

A hosepipe sprays water in a garden.

Gardening guru reveals little-known hack to defend plants from slugs and snails

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

Customers are invited to take part in a Hanging Basket workshop in May, with money going towards Alzheimer’s Research UK

Customers are invited to take part in a Hanging Basket workshop in May, with money going towards Alzheimer’s Research UK

Dorset gardening workshop in support of charity to be held next month

The power of plants is the topic for Dobbies Little Seedlings Club in May

The power of plants is the topic for Dobbies Little Seedlings Club in May

Free gardening workshop for children coming to Dorset store next month

Dobbies Garden Centres has raised £235,000 during the first year of its national charity partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK

Dobbies Garden Centres has raised £235,000 during the first year of its national charity partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK

Garden centre raises thousands for Alzheimer's charity in national campaign

Budding gardeners and gardening groups across Dorset are invited to showcase their horticultural spaces and green fingered creativity by entering Sovereign Network Group’s (SNG’s) annual In Bloom customer gardening competition.

Budding gardeners and gardening groups across Dorset are invited to showcase their horticultural spaces and green fingered creativity by entering Sovereign Network Group’s (SNG’s) annual In Bloom customer gardening competition.

Could your garden be crowned? Local competition seeks green-fingered entrants

Young seedling growing in pot on windowsill (indoor).

Young seedling growing in pot on windowsill (indoor).

Looking for a gardening club? 5 ways to find one — and what you’ll really do there

Grass seed takes some time to germinate and grow so patience is key, according to the garden expert

Grass seed takes some time to germinate and grow so patience is key, according to the garden expert

Garden expert shares £1 coin hack to create ideal conditions for grass seed

Yellow grass can be a result of a leatherjacket infestation

Yellow grass can be a result of a leatherjacket infestation

Homeowners warned over hidden ‘gardener’s nightmare’ in lawns that turns them yellow

There are several ways to gets bees to come to your garden

There are several ways to gets bees to come to your garden

5 tips you need to embrace to turn your garden into a buzzing bee sanctuary

Knoll Gardens Foundation Chair Rowena Jecock leads a bumblebee walk at Knoll Gardens

Knoll Gardens Foundation Chair Rowena Jecock leads a bumblebee walk at Knoll Gardens

Knoll Gardens launches new wellness events programme for 2026

Hardy Geraniums are an example of a plant that doesn't need pruning

Hardy Geraniums are an example of a plant that doesn't need pruning

The best garden shrubs and perennials you need to get if you hate pruning

300,000 Brits are injured in their gardens every year.

300,000 Brits are injured in their gardens every year.

Gardeners issued urgent April health warning after 300,000 Brits injured last year

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

Sherborne Castle and Gardens

Sherborne Castle and Gardens

Town to host free wildlife gardening training with Dorset Wildlife Trust

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

Dobbies is working with Gabby’s Dollhouse for an Easter-themed Little Seedlings Club workshop this April.

Dobbies is working with Gabby’s Dollhouse for an Easter-themed Little Seedlings Club workshop this April.

Children invited to Easter adventure in Dorset with crafts and gardening

Left to Right: David Swan, Committee Member Your North Muirton; Craig Allardyce, Secretary; Wendy Rankin from Dobbies' Perth store; Alexander Gerard and Val Gerard, Committee Members.

Left to Right: David Swan, Committee Member Your North Muirton; Craig Allardyce, Secretary; Wendy Rankin from Dobbies' Perth store; Alexander Gerard and Val Gerard, Committee Members.

Dorset garden centre invites local groups to be involved in gardening initiative

A file picture of allotments

A file picture of allotments

‘My allotment changed my life – this is a wonderful opportunity’

Dobbies' Spring Gardening savings run from March 5 to March 9.

Dobbies' Spring Gardening savings run from March 5 to March 9.

Garden centre in Dorset invites shoppers to take part in Spring Savings Weekend

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

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club covers a different topic every month.

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club covers a different topic every month.

Peas and pods: A free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies’ Galton store

Children enjoying Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Soft Play

Children enjoying Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Soft Play

Garden centre's soft play area and Kids Eat for £1 offer available for half term