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The artist Libby Walker pictured in her studio in Glasgow city centre. Libby was a finalist on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2026.

I spent the summer painting Glasgow's gardens - here's what I discovered

Volunteer gardener Ameth Diop (centre) joins mural artist Stephen Machin from Mac Colours and garden designer and community garden tutor Nikola Bielawska (left) and local tenants at the official opening of Ardenglen’s new Community Garden

Volunteer gardener Ameth Diop (centre) joins mural artist Stephen Machin from Mac Colours and garden designer and community garden tutor Nikola Bielawska (left) and local tenants at the official opening of Ardenglen’s new Community Garden

New Castlemilk community garden transforms underused land into green space

Small changes to make gardens safer, more accessible and easier to enjoy

South Lanarkshire College student, Nikki Cross, with the winning garden, now in residence at Kilbryde Hospice

South Lanarkshire College student, Nikki Cross, with the winning garden, now in residence at Kilbryde Hospice

South Lanarkshire College

Horticulture students earn prestigious award for 'therapeutic' garden design

A new community garden has officially opened behind Knightswood Community Centre thanks to the hard work of dedicated local volunteers.

A new community garden has officially opened behind Knightswood Community Centre thanks to the hard work of dedicated local volunteers.

Local volunteers create amazing new community garden

The 2024 Best in Show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been officially opened and named as the Malcolm Family Forest Bathing Garden

The 2024 Best in Show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been officially opened and named as the Malcolm Family Forest Bathing Garden

Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice

Award-winning Chelsea garden officially opened at Glasgow hospice

Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s award-winning garden is being relocated to Watch US Grow at Palacerigg Country Park

Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s award-winning garden is being relocated to Watch US Grow at Palacerigg Country Park

Chelsea Flower Show

Award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden permanently relocating to Cumbernauld

The pallet of materials outside Maryhill Burgh Halls

The pallet of materials outside Maryhill Burgh Halls

'Gutted': Charity boss in plea for 'missing supplies' to be returned

Award-winning company Vantage Windows and Doors won the coveted accolade of Which’s Trusted UK Trader of the Year award in 2023

Award-winning company Vantage Windows and Doors won the coveted accolade of Which’s Trusted UK Trader of the Year award in 2023

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Complete your home with the perfect conservatory from Vantage Windows and Doors

Garden furniture needs cleaning to help maintain it, especially after a wet and cold winter

Garden furniture needs cleaning to help maintain it, especially after a wet and cold winter

The 35p garden furniture cleaning hack you must try to ‘breathe new life’ into yours

Gutters need cleaning at least twice a year to avoid blockages, damp and hefty fines

Gutters need cleaning at least twice a year to avoid blockages, damp and hefty fines

How often you should clean gutters to avoid hefty £5k fine (how to do it yourself)

Brits have been told that sprinkling washing powder in the garden can help deter slugs

Brits have been told that sprinkling washing powder in the garden can help deter slugs

Households told to sprinkle washing powder in gardens this month for one reason

Picking up fallen leaves is a simple task that can keep your grass healthy

Picking up fallen leaves is a simple task that can keep your grass healthy

Gardeners told to do this 'simple' task to keep grass green and fresh in November

Making a hole in your garden fence can help hedgehogs during this time of year

Making a hole in your garden fence can help hedgehogs during this time of year

Households urged to cut a small hole in their garden fence for this one reason

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

If you have garden furniture, you'll want to make sure to bring it indoors by this date to avoid it getting ruined.

If you have garden furniture, you'll want to make sure to bring it indoors by this date to avoid it getting ruined.

The exact date you need to bring your garden furniture inside and how to care for it

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

Glasgow businesses named as finalists for Scottish Italian Awards

How to save money on your pumpkin this year

How to save money on your pumpkin this year

Cheapest supermarket pumpkins revealed, with prices starting at 42p

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

Left to Right - Back: Maxwell James, Peter Macgregor, Liz Mackenzie, Kenny Logan, Jim Brown (Livingwell advisor), Janet Kennedy. Front: Eileen Carberry and Ann Lindsay.

Left to Right - Back: Maxwell James, Peter Macgregor, Liz Mackenzie, Kenny Logan, Jim Brown (Livingwell advisor), Janet Kennedy. Front: Eileen Carberry and Ann Lindsay.

Garden transformation earns top honours in 'friendly' competition

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

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - these 6 expert tips will keep rats away from UK homes

The group cleared weeds and rubbish, repaired a wall, and worked with artists Vira Sobchuk and Dariia Rudneva

The group cleared weeds and rubbish, repaired a wall, and worked with artists Vira Sobchuk and Dariia Rudneva

Glasgow residents turn neglected space into vibrant garden

Experts have shared an easy hack for cleaning a paved driveway

Experts have shared an easy hack for cleaning a paved driveway

This household essential will do 'a great job' at cleaning your driveway

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

The wasp repellent spray that stops the pests and costs less than a fiver

Highgate Care Home in Uddingston was named a finalist the national HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition

Highgate Care Home in Uddingston was named a finalist the national HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition

'It means the world to us': Glasgow care home named finalists in national competition

Is your pup ruining your lawn?

Is your pup ruining your lawn?

How you can protect your lawns from pet damage with this simple hack

Is your home holiday proof?

Is your home holiday proof?

5 things to check before going on holiday to make sure your home is secure

The snowberry is considered an invasive plant that can be harmful and even damage gardens. Here's everything you need to know about the snowberry.

The snowberry is considered an invasive plant that can be harmful and even damage gardens. Here's everything you need to know about the snowberry.

The 'harmful' and invasive plant that grows and can damage your garden

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

Do your flowers wilt almost instantly? Try this hack and watch them stay fresher for longer

Do your flowers wilt almost instantly? Try this hack and watch them stay fresher for longer

Expert shares 30p 'secret' for keeping flowers alive for longer

Scullion Law was praised for its

Scullion Law was praised for its

Law firm recognised by Scottish Parliament for charity work in Glasgow

Bindweed can look pretty but take over your garden.

Bindweed can look pretty but take over your garden.

Invasive Plants

Homeowner at ‘wits end’ over invasive flowering weed ‘strangling’ garden plants

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

If you're after a striped lawn then it's not that hard to achieve.

If you're after a striped lawn then it's not that hard to achieve.

The best ways to achieve stripes on your lawn to give it that stand-out look

These are the rules you should follow when a hosepipe ban is in place

These are the rules you should follow when a hosepipe ban is in place

What are the rules for hosepipe bans in the UK? Activities households must avoid

These are the rules you should follow when a hosepipe ban is in place

These are the rules you should follow when a hosepipe ban is in place

What are the rules for hosepipe bans in the UK? Activities households must avoid

Here is how to check if a hosepipe ban is in place in your area, as the first of the year is implemented in Yorkshire

Here is how to check if a hosepipe ban is in place in your area, as the first of the year is implemented in Yorkshire

Where is the hosepipe ban in the UK? How to check if it affects your area

In some areas, a positively sweltering 30C is expected to hit.

In some areas, a positively sweltering 30C is expected to hit.

Can you use a watering can during a hosepipe ban? Temperatures set to soar

The free workshop is open to children aged four to 10

The free workshop is open to children aged four to 10

Free dinosaur and fossil craft workshop for kids at Dobbies Glasgow

Pagazzi also currently have a summer sale on

Pagazzi also currently have a summer sale on

5 stylish outdoor lights that will make your garden glow this summer

Fairy Garden Tea Party to take place at Dobbies Garden Centre in Glasgow

Fairy Garden Tea Party to take place at Dobbies Garden Centre in Glasgow

'Magical' fairy garden party taking place in Glasgow - here's when

Lucy Bell with The Drawings of John White featuring an early illustration of a pineapple.

Lucy Bell with The Drawings of John White featuring an early illustration of a pineapple.

Mitchell Library

The unusual link between Glasgow and 'dark history' of the pineapple

The workshop by Dobbies Garden Centres will focus on garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that go along with them

The workshop by Dobbies Garden Centres will focus on garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that go along with them

Free event for kids taking place at Glasgow garden centre next month

Choir 21 in action at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Choir 21 in action at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show

Famous Glasgow musicians give young choir a boost with special song

Homeowners are being warned about neighbour disputes when gardening.

Homeowners are being warned about neighbour disputes when gardening.

How to avoid common garden mistakes that could lead to conflict with neighbours

What are the laws around cutting down a tree in your garden?

What are the laws around cutting down a tree in your garden?

What is the law on cutting trees down in your garden? How to avoid hefty fines

The Glasgow park is looking superb after the recent good weather.

The Glasgow park is looking superb after the recent good weather.

Glasgow park 'giving Wicked' as it bursts into colour in the sunshine

A warning to pet owners has been issued over plant fertiliser

A warning to pet owners has been issued over plant fertiliser

Vet's plant fertiliser warning to dog owners amid risk of vomiting and seizures

Sister and brother duo, Alice (4) and Archie (6) at Dobbies Garden Centres, taking part in the experience

Sister and brother duo, Alice (4) and Archie (6) at Dobbies Garden Centres, taking part in the experience

Garden centre to host children's planting and afternoon tea event

Here are some expert tips on getting your garden ready for summer

Here are some expert tips on getting your garden ready for summer

Want to get your garden summer ready? Here's 5 tips from experts

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free gardening workshop in Glasgow

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free gardening workshop in Glasgow

Free gardening workshop being held in Glasgow for dementia research

A water-logged lawn isn't ideal - here's how you can avoid it

A water-logged lawn isn't ideal - here's how you can avoid it

Expecting lots of rain? Garden expert shares tips to avoid a water-logged lawn