Gardening

The team celebrate their award at the Victoria Hall.

Britain in Bloom

Powys town wins Gold in first-ever Britain in Bloom UK final entry

Council seeks new team as garden volunteers retire after 15 years

The new B&M signage has been installed at the former Poundstretcher store on Pool Road, Newtown, ahead of the retailer's official opening on November 7. The new store will create 45 jobs and include a garden centre and frozen food department.

The new B&M signage has been installed at the former Poundstretcher store on Pool Road, Newtown, ahead of the retailer's official opening on November 7. The new store will create 45 jobs and include a garden centre and frozen food department.

Newtown's new B&M store reveals opening day plans as launch nears

Senior gardener Dan Bull takes to the skies to trim the yew tumps at Powis Castle

Senior gardener Dan Bull takes to the skies to trim the yew tumps at Powis Castle

Gardeners take to the skies as Powis Castle’s 300-year-old yews get their annual trim

Rats are attracted to food and the smell of bins so it's worth taking preventative measures like keeping your bins clean and checking them for damage to avoid attracting them

Rats are attracted to food and the smell of bins so it's worth taking preventative measures like keeping your bins clean and checking them for damage to avoid attracting them

Simple kitchen mistake could attract rats amid UK ‘plague’ warning

B&M is preparing to open its new Newtown store at the former Poundstretcher site on Pool Road, with the retailer set to welcome customers on November 7 and create 45 jobs.

B&M is preparing to open its new Newtown store at the former Poundstretcher site on Pool Road, with the retailer set to welcome customers on November 7 and create 45 jobs.

Huge new B&M with garden centre to open in Newtown creating 45 jobs

A man wearing safety equipment cutting a hedge

A man wearing safety equipment cutting a hedge

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without permission? Rules to consider

Weeds can be difficult to get rid of.

Weeds can be difficult to get rid of.

Expert shares 69p kitchen essential you can use to get rid of driveway weeds

Leaking hosepipes can create damp spots that attract frogs.

Leaking hosepipes can create damp spots that attract frogs.

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

Brecon Pet & Garden Centre Ltd

Brecon Pet & Garden Centre Ltd

Garden centre to close doors as owners retire after seeing drop in custom post-Covid

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

Jude Boutle and Jill Hill at the Dingle.

Jude Boutle and Jill Hill at the Dingle.

Powys open gardens attract thousands and win Royal Welsh gold

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

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Binman reveals how to get rid of a disposable BBQ without causing a fire

New Merthyr Cynog garden joins August NGS open-garden scheme

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

Green Flag Award

Community garden awarded prestigious Green Flag for the first time

Staff celebrate their award at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre.

Staff celebrate their award at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre.

Powys garden centre named best in Midlands and Wales as it heads for national awards

The Gold Award-winning Gardeners’ World plot

The Gold Award-winning Gardeners’ World plot

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Hospital garden inspires Gold award winner at Gardeners' World Live

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

Dolly Childs in her tropical garden at Bryn Teg, Bryn Lane, Newtown, which she opens to visitors in support of charities through the National Garden Scheme.

Dolly Childs in her tropical garden at Bryn Teg, Bryn Lane, Newtown, which she opens to visitors in support of charities through the National Garden Scheme.

National Garden Scheme

Tropical paradise hidden in Newtown opens to visitors for charity

Powys open gardens set to welcome visitors for charity this July

Powys garden scheme thrives with strong visitor turnout

Young visitors to the Parson’s Field with their bug hotels, made at the Have a Grow Day in Tregynon.

Young visitors to the Parson’s Field with their bug hotels, made at the Have a Grow Day in Tregynon.

Community spirit blooms at village garden's ‘Have a Grow Day’

Rock House will open its garden next month,

Rock House will open its garden next month,

Powys garden lovers invited to explore hidden June gems

Bache Usaf garden.

Bache Usaf garden.

Powys garden lovers invited to stunning open gardens this May

Rose and Richard Lambert's grandson Grayson holding a hedgehog

Rose and Richard Lambert's grandson Grayson holding a hedgehog

Hedgehog rescuers issue urgent appeal as numbers fall to ‘red list’ levels

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

The garden at Bryn Teg, Newtown.

The garden at Bryn Teg, Newtown.

New way to explore Powys gardens launched by national scheme

Garden centre issues warning after suspected theft caught on CCTV

Rock icon Rhys Mwyn finds solace in gardening as he battles cancer

Jane Baker, Social Farms and Gardens presents the Community Management Award to Parson’s Field management committee and volunteers in Tregynon.

Jane Baker, Social Farms and Gardens presents the Community Management Award to Parson’s Field management committee and volunteers in Tregynon.

Clubs and societies

Award joy for Powys village garden revived by volunteers

Gardeners have been urged to do a number of tasks in February, including planting dahlia tubers

Gardeners have been urged to do a number of tasks in February, including planting dahlia tubers

People urged to sort these 5 gardening jobs in February including what to plant

King's Nurseries, Garthmyl pictured in April 2024

King's Nurseries, Garthmyl pictured in April 2024

Growing Powys plant nursery seeks council approval for expansion

Presteigne’s Community Garden presented with a plaque by the new National Garden Scheme County Organiser.

Presteigne’s Community Garden presented with a plaque by the new National Garden Scheme County Organiser.

Community garden in Powys receives recognition from national garden scheme

Brits have been told that sprinkling coffee grounds in the garden can help deter slugs

Brits have been told that sprinkling coffee grounds in the garden can help deter slugs

Households urged to sprinkle coffee grounds in gardens this month for one reason

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

Does your grass need one last cut of the year? Here is when you should do it by (you don't have long)

Does your grass need one last cut of the year? Here is when you should do it by (you don't have long)

Gardeners urged to stop mowing lawns by these key dates to avoid ‘killing’ grass

According to garden experts, there is an easy way to strip unwanted moss out of lawns and garden areas.

According to garden experts, there is an easy way to strip unwanted moss out of lawns and garden areas.

Brits urged to scatter baking soda on lawn this month for key reason

Bicarbonate of soda can be a preventive tool against fungal infection in plants

Bicarbonate of soda can be a preventive tool against fungal infection in plants

Gardeners can use 1 trusty household item to help struggling plants this autumn

Dan Bull, gardener, at Powis Castle trimming the Yew Topiary.

Dan Bull, gardener, at Powis Castle trimming the Yew Topiary.

'Breath-taking views' as workers give giant hedges at Powis Castle annual trim

It won't be long until you need to cut your grass for the final time before winter

It won't be long until you need to cut your grass for the final time before winter

When should you stop mowing your lawn before winter? Expert shares tips

Have you got fruit trees in your garden? This is how you can avoid causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage and attracting pests like rats and wasps to your garden

Have you got fruit trees in your garden? This is how you can avoid causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage and attracting pests like rats and wasps to your garden

Homeowners urged to do this garden job to avoid hefty bills and attracting pests

Powys garden centre ranked among UK's best for breakfast

Powys garden centre ranked among UK's best for breakfast

Powys garden centre ranked among best in the UK for breakfast

Yes, you read that correctly. Get that lawn well seasoned.

Yes, you read that correctly. Get that lawn well seasoned.

UK households urged to sprinkle their gardens with chilli powder this month

Japanese knotweed is

Japanese knotweed is

Japanese Knotweed

Experts share 5 gardening habits that attract invasive Japanese knotweed

The charity specialises in social therapeutic horticulture for people across Mid Wales

The charity specialises in social therapeutic horticulture for people across Mid Wales

New health and wellbeing project launched at hospital

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

Have you spotted this invasive insect in your garden?

Have you spotted this invasive insect in your garden?

Warning issued to homeowners as invasive insect destroys gardens in summer

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 make ideal environment for grass seeds

Staff from the Old Railway Line Garden Centre pictured with horticulturist David Domoney.

Staff from the Old Railway Line Garden Centre pictured with horticulturist David Domoney.

Award-winning Powys garden centre appears on ITV's This Morning

Wasps can be a nuisance but one easy hack could help keep them away from your garden

Wasps can be a nuisance but one easy hack could help keep them away from your garden

Expert shares 49p hack to keep wasps away from your garden

Llangedwyn Hall gardens and Robert Southey (inset).

Llangedwyn Hall gardens and Robert Southey (inset).

Garden lovers given chance to walk in the footsteps of poet who dismissed Bronte

Rats will search for warm spaces with shelter and food in winter so it's a good idea to prevent infestations where possible

Rats will search for warm spaces with shelter and food in winter so it's a good idea to prevent infestations where possible

Experts share 4 tips for avoiding a 'rat attack' in your garden or home

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Invasive Plants

The 'invasive' plant with pink flowers that looks pretty but leads to hefty fine