Gardening

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

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without my permission?

South Swindon has won Gold in the regional RHS in Bloom competition

South Swindon has won Gold in the regional RHS in Bloom competition

Clubs and societies

Swindon outblooms Bath and Yeovil to win regional gardening awards

The Mesothelioma Garden reopened on Friday, October 11

The Mesothelioma Garden reopened on Friday, October 11

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‘Swindon Disease’ memorial garden closed because it was 'too dangerous' reopens

Wroughton and District Gardeners’ Society is celebrating its 80th year

Wroughton and District Gardeners’ Society is celebrating its 80th year

Gardening group 'flourishing' as it celebrates 80th year

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 parts of your house that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

Your lawn can be strengthened ahead of the winter if it is fed correctly

Your lawn can be strengthened ahead of the winter if it is fed correctly

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Garden expert shares how tin foil can help your lawn grow thicker and healthier

Residents and parish councillors came together to transform a street in Old Town

Residents and parish councillors came together to transform a street in Old Town

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Old Town street receives makeover after six months of work

Wiltshire gardens opening this Sunday to support charity

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.

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

Dobbies’ Grow How sessions will equip gardeners on the best late-summer crops to sow in August

Dobbies’ Grow How sessions will equip gardeners on the best late-summer crops to sow in August

Dobbies' Swindon store to offer free gardening workshops

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

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Homeowners are being urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away

Hannah McAtamney with seven-year-old Ronan at a Little Seedlings Club session

Hannah McAtamney with seven-year-old Ronan at a Little Seedlings Club session

Garden centre to host free gardening workshop for children

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

7 of the most stunning houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

The Old Town Open Gardens event will feature eleven different gardens for people to enjoy

The Old Town Open Gardens event will feature eleven different gardens for people to enjoy

Old Town Open Gardens back for annual family-fun day

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

Find out how you can make weed killer at home

Find out how you can make weed killer at home

I tried this 80p homemade weed killer safe for pets but did it get rid for good?

Enjoy afternoon tea and planting workshop at garden centre this summer

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

See 5 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

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

Annual event for keen green-fingered people in Swindon returns

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

How you can beat the symptoms of hay fever this spring and summer by allergy proofing your garden

How you can beat the symptoms of hay fever this spring and summer by allergy proofing your garden

Top tips on how to allergy proof your garden ahead of hay fever season

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

King Charles's gardener shares how to get your garden ready for Spring

Condensation and moisture on windows and walls are not only unsightly, it encourages the growth of mould that can be more serious for health

Condensation and moisture on windows and walls are not only unsightly, it encourages the growth of mould that can be more serious for health

This Morning star reveals the £7.50 hack that can stop mould forming in your home

The Tadpole Garden Village In Bloom gang won big at the awards.

The Tadpole Garden Village In Bloom gang won big at the awards.

Swindon gardening group win gold award at national ceremony

Swindon's residents have been growing huge sunflowers this year.

Swindon's residents have been growing huge sunflowers this year.

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The biggest sunflowers being grown around Swindon this summer

Jess Purton and George Holliday of the Chippenham Collective group

Jess Purton and George Holliday of the Chippenham Collective group

'Kind and friendly' group to bring people closer to nature

Volunteer Matthew French runs the community garden

Volunteer Matthew French runs the community garden

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Volunteer's anguish as vandals attack community garden

The refugee-led community garden in the Railway Village

The refugee-led community garden in the Railway Village

New initative in Swindon helps to make refugees feel at home

The new train planter in Tadpole Garden Village.

The new train planter in Tadpole Garden Village.

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Planter with a difference lines Swindon street highlighting town's railway heritage

Elizabeth and Eric Winiarski's Swindon garden finished second in the competition.

Elizabeth and Eric Winiarski's Swindon garden finished second in the competition.

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Look inside stunning Swindon garden named one of best in the UK

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

Gail Collins has been helping out at the garden for a whole year now.

Gail Collins has been helping out at the garden for a whole year now.

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Green fingered locals start community garden in between two Swindon homes

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

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5 ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

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

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

The garden has large perennial mixed beds

The garden has large perennial mixed beds

Cultural attractions

Six photos showing beautiful new garden near Swindon open Friday

Map shows cases as 'Britain's most dangerous plant ' spreads in Hampshire

Map shows cases as 'Britain's most dangerous plant ' spreads in Hampshire

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Map shows cases as 'Britain's most dangerous plant ' spreads in Wiltshire

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

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How you can prepare for a hosepipe ban in summer by following these 5 cheap tips

Eastwell Manor’s garden is open to the public on May 27 to raise money for St John Ambulance

Eastwell Manor’s garden is open to the public on May 27 to raise money for St John Ambulance

Cultural attractions

The private garden with stunning views opening for one day only

Colourful borders and lawns surround the house

Colourful borders and lawns surround the house

When you can visit 15th century garden once tended to by Naked Gardeners

Borders and lawns are a feature

Borders and lawns are a feature

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Stunning photos show why you should visit Grade II listed manor garden in Wiltshire

A deer that forced a Swindon allotment to close has disappeared

A deer that forced a Swindon allotment to close has disappeared

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Council has no i-deer where rogue animal causing chaos in allotments has gone

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

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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

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

Redcliffe Street allotment and a file picture of a deer

Redcliffe Street allotment and a file picture of a deer

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Chaos as wild deer trapped inside Swindon allotment

Brow Cottage is opening under the National Garden Scheme Pictures:NGS

Brow Cottage is opening under the National Garden Scheme Pictures:NGS

Cultural attractions

Visit two stunning Wiltshire gardens for the price of one

Josie Slade, who has organised the first-ever Swindon Growers Summit to give locals gardening advice during an event at the Swindon Community Hub

Josie Slade, who has organised the first-ever Swindon Growers Summit to give locals gardening advice during an event at the Swindon Community Hub

New event launched to inspire Swindon gardeners

Corsham Court is open on Mothers Day as part of the National Garden Scheme Pictures: NGS

Corsham Court is open on Mothers Day as part of the National Garden Scheme Pictures: NGS

Cultural attractions

Gardens designed by most famous landscape architect are a Mother's Day treat

Ruth Reeves is offering the use of her vegetable plot in exchange for some of the produce.

Ruth Reeves is offering the use of her vegetable plot in exchange for some of the produce.

Woman offers her fruit and veg plot for free - on one condition

The Tadpole Garden Village in Bloom group have been refreshing the memorial with new trees.

The Tadpole Garden Village in Bloom group have been refreshing the memorial with new trees.

Special place to remember military heroes created by Swindon community

Clumps of snowdrops appear at this time of year

Clumps of snowdrops appear at this time of year

Cultural attractions

Walk in the footsteps of TV detective Endeavour to see stunning snowdrops

The pretty Arts and Crafts garden at Cotswold Farm is open to the public on February 18

The pretty Arts and Crafts garden at Cotswold Farm is open to the public on February 18

Snowdrops on show at stunning Arts and Crafts garden

Swindon Garden centre to make fingers green with free workshops for adults and kids

Swindon Garden centre to make fingers green with free workshops for adults and kids

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Garden centre offering free workshops for adults and children

There are walks alongside the River Lambourn

There are walks alongside the River Lambourn

The garden with 'one of finest' displays of snowdrops a short drive from Swindon