Gardens

I moved house to Leith 14 months ago and this is our second intruder

The Mate X drives itself to a chosen destination, watching 180 degrees ahead

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YouGarden Bright Autumn and Winter Collection with 30 garden-ready pansies, violas and wallflowers for £19.97

£19.97 plant bundle can revive a tired garden for autumn

The 570-litre Keter Westwood combines outdoor storage with occasional seating for two adults

This huge garden storage box doubles as a two-person seat

August is an ideal time to start planning ahead for spring.

Plant these tulips now for spring bouquets

Brechin Castle. PIC: Savills

Scottish castle hits market for £1.6m in half-price offer

Sir Ian Wood with Atul Rastogi, Luxmi Tea Group.

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The 13-inch Kamado barbecue can grill, smoke and bake at temperatures between 110C and 370C

This compact Kamado BBQ is now £61.99

The dark grey hanging egg chair stands 202cm tall and comes with removable washable cushions

This towering garden egg chair is now £84

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD robotic lawn mower automatically maps and maintains lawns without boundary wires

The robot mower that handles steep gardens

Newhailes House, near Edinburgh

The hidden UFO history of country house near Edinburgh

Rhododendron ponticum – which was introduced to gardens across the British Isles from Asia centuries ago as an ornamental shrub – has taken root in ancient woodlands and is choking the native species and is responsible for ecological decline.

Charity calls on public to report garden centres selling Rhododendron

The SUNMER Zero Gravity Garden Loungers feature reclining positions, folding frames and integrated cup holders for comfortable outdoor use

These garden loungers are designed for summer relaxing

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The grey three-seater garden swing chair includes padded cushions and an adjustable canopy for outdoor seating

This £59 swing chair deal could upgrade patios before it sells out

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

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Gtech’s discounted garden bundle combines the long-reach HT50 hedge trimmer with the compact SLM50 cordless lawnmower

Gtech cuts £130 off cordless mower and hedge trimmer bundle

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The VonHaus 40V Cordless Lawn Mower made quick work of cutting the grass, turning a once cumbersome chore into a simple and stress-free task.

The cordless lawnmower that made cutting the grass effortless

Actor Sharron Devine brought the sensory, site-specific show to Pitlochry PIC: Eugenia Kamozinova

I was blindfolded at Pitlochry show with an audience of one - me

The XL square fire pit is designed to add warmth and ambience to gardens, patios and outdoor entertaining spaces

This XL square fire pit has been reduced by 68% in a limited-time deal

The compact ceramic kamado grill is designed to offer efficient heat retention for grilling, smoking and outdoor baking

Shoppers can save 59% on this ceramic kamado BBQ grill right now

The reclining sun lounger features an adjustable canopy and folds away for easy storage

This £19.99 sun lounger could transform your garden for less

From outdoor kitchens and designer dining sets to luxury loungers and daybeds, premium outdoor furniture is helping transform British gardens into stylish outdoor living spaces.

Why Britain’s gardens are becoming the new living room (aff)

The stylish dark grey hanging egg chair could become the standout feature in any patio or garden setting

Garden shoppers can save £410 on this stylish hanging egg chair deal

This weatherproof storage box could help transform cluttered corners into organised outdoor spaces

The £34.99 garden buy shoppers are using to tackle outdoor clutter

The foldable screened gazebo provides shade and insect protection for garden parties, barbecues, camping trips and summer gatherings.

£69 gazebo deal could transform summer barbecues and garden parties

The popular Square Cinema is back for its 15th year.

Iconic Back To The Future car to star at free outdoor film fest

This cushioned hammock with adjustable canopy could become the most relaxing spot in the garden this summer

This £40 hammock with canopy could be the garden bargain of the summer

The steel garden shed combines lockable access, weather-resistant materials and generous storage space for outdoor essentials

This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52%

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Bid for Edinburgh's private gardens to be opened to public rejected

The large-capacity storage box is designed to keep outdoor essentials protected while helping patios stay clutter-free

This huge, £62 garden storage box could be the answer to patio clutter

The walk-in greenhouse provides a dedicated space for growing plants while helping protect them from changing weather conditions

Walk-in aluminium greenhouse slashed by £305 in Wowcher deal

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

Mammotion's new Yuka 2 Mini is a great garden companion - thanks to some clever guidance tech

Mammotion Yuka Mini 2 review: AI-powered robot lawnmower tested

Designed for kids or adults, these funky outdoor chairs are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort

These colourful floor chairs could become a family favourite this year

The spacious walk-in greenhouse offers room for growing projects and garden storage under one roof

This huge greenhouse costs less than many garden sheds right now

The SONGMICS folding trolley combines compact storage with a hefty 180kg load capacity

This 180kg folding festival trolley has dropped below £27 on Amazon

The Warlisou festoon lights are designed to add warm ambient lighting to patios, gardens and pergolas

Amazon shoppers can grab 100ft festoon garden lights for under £25

The compact ceramic BBQ is designed to deliver smoky charcoal cooking in gardens, patios and campsites

This compact kamodo ceramic egg BBQ is proving popular at under £60
The portable ceramic charcoal grill is designed for smoking, grilling and outdoor cooking while using less fuel than traditional BBQs

The spacious metal garden shed combines secure tool storage with a dedicated section for keeping logs dry and organised

This giant garden shed with built-in log storage is now £129

The charcoal black metal shed is designed to bring practical storage and a more modern look to outdoor spaces

Wowcher drops metal garden shed to £110 in huge 66% off deal

The 320L outdoor storage box is designed to tidy away garden clutter while protecting items from the weather

Shoppers are snapping up this £29.99 garden storage box deal

The anti-kink garden hose includes a seven-setting spray nozzle and compact storage reel for easier watering.

50ft garden hose deal hits £8.99

The rattan garden furniture set includes cushioned seating, ottoman stools and a tempered glass table.

Amazon shoppers are eyeing this rattan garden furniture set for summer

The cordless grass trimmer is designed for edging lawns and tackling overgrown garden areas.

Cordless grass trimmer deal drops to £14.99

The Sukumo cordless pole saw is designed for trimming tall branches and garden maintenance jobs.

Cordless pole saw deal drops below £76

The three-seater swing chair includes an adjustable canopy and cushioned seating for relaxed garden afternoons

This £49 three-seater garden swing chair could transform your evenings

Reolink's latest launch is a bit of a powerhouse - and there's a deal on at the moment saving serious money

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A variety of citrus trees are available on Tree2mydoor

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The Tapo TC40 outdoor security camera features 360-degree coverage and motion tracking for home monitoring

Tapo TC40 security camera with 360-degree tracking gaining attention

The Mixwise retractable hose reel is currently discounted with an extra voucher on Amazon.

Amazon drops 30m hose reel below £80 with voucher

The Kärcher HGE 18-45 cordless hedge trimmer is designed for lightweight and precise hedge cutting.

This Kärcher hedge trimmer is now under £60

Rupert quickly adopted the XXL Giant Outdoor Bean Bag

I tested a giant outdoor bean bag and now the dog won’t get off it

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