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Santa’s pay remains stagnant - but elves get a festive boost

Research saw more elves being paid the National Living Wage this year

The Independent UK

Dobbies has created a £15 'sensory' bulb collection with Alzheimer’s Research UK to fill your garden with colour

Dobbies and Alzheimer's Research UK are aiming to raise £10,000 for vital research via their new bulb collection

Ideal Home

Best garden bistro sets for a stylish al fresco setup

Bring continental vibes to your garden or balcony, with these top-rated bistro sets

The Independent UK

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8 best hanging egg chairs that are the perfect addition to your patio

From solo lounging to side-by-side relaxing, these egg chairs offer more than basic seating

The Independent UK

This outdoor space has been transformed into a vibrant French garden bistro complete with a veggie centrepiece!

This outdoor dining set up is now packed with oodles of colour and character

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Here’s where kids can eat for free this October half-term

These are the restaurants and supermarkets where you can save this half-term

The Independent UK

8 essential gardening jobs for May to get your outdoor space summer-ready

Tick off these tasks from our list of gardening jobs for May, full of useful tips from the professionals

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Best flower pairings to grow in pots – 7 expert-recommended combinations for vibrant displays all summer long

Create a fabulous display of colourful flowering plants

Ideal Home

The easy planting technique I always use to create stunning hanging baskets – it's the secret to a show-stopping flower arrangement

If you're not sure where to start when making up a hanging basket for the garden, the 'thriller, filler, spiller' method is worth a try

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Where is the best place to put a spider plant in a house? Houseplant experts reveal the perfect spots

The perfect placement is the key to helping this houseplant must-have to thrive

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How to make the most of a side yard – landscape designers share 6 inspiring ideas for these often tricky spaces

These long and narrow areas are frequently overlooked, but with a bit of know-how they can be transformed

Homes & Gardens

New Year, new houseplants: An expert guide on adding greenery to your home in 2025

Bring the outside in this January and embrace 2025 with houseplants.

Tom’s Guide

The best potted mini Christmas trees for small spaces

Dinky decorations at the ready!

The Independent UK

4 ways to recycle plastic plant pots – clear out garden mess and stay green in the process

How to sustainably dispose of old, unused pots

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The National (Scotland)

Tesco promises jobs to staff affected by Dobbies closure in Scottish city

TESCO bosses in a Scottish city have vowed to support workers losing jobs at a neighbouring Dobbies store.

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Dobbies has announced the closure of 17 stores - here is the full list of garden centres affected

It's sad news for the green-fingered retail giant

The Guardian - UK

Garden centre chain Dobbies to shut 17 stores as part of restructuring plan

Closures will affect 465 jobs and retailer will also try to reduce its rent bill at nine sites if creditors approve its strategy

The National (Scotland)

Dobbies set to close shops across UK – see the Scottish stores at risk

A GARDEN centre brand has confirmed it will be closing down 17 stores across the UK, including two in Scotland, as part of its newly launched…

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Evening Standard

Best budget pop-up gazebos of 2024 to shelter from the elements wherever you go

From garden get-togethers to camping and festivals, these cost-effective shelters gives shade without breaking the bank

Homes & Gardens

Plants to make your balcony smell nice – 8 fragrant options perfect for pots

Transform your balcony into a sweetly-scented haven with these picks

Ideal Home

How to care for spider plants to get the most from this resilient beauty

The retro houseplant is making a comeback – here's how it can thrive

Real Homes

Best plants for an office — 8 expert choices that are easy to take care of

Green up your workspace with the best plants for an office. Our gardening experts give the low-down on easy additions and how to care for them

Ideal Home

I'm a shopping expert – these are the best outdoor furniture brands to shop for a stylish patio

Our edit of the best outdoor furniture brands to shop if you're looking to create a stylish and comfortable patio space

Ideal Home

How to care for a monstera deliciosa – the gentle giant of the houseplant world

How to care for a monstera deliciosa, including where to position, when to water and how to propagate

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Why you need to add mulch to your plants before the temperature drops any more

The key step you may not have done yet

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