RHS Garden Wisley Lawn viewed from above by drone showing the dry, drought conditions experienced across the country

Gardens

Garden drought dominates RHS enquiries

The Royal Horticultural Society has seen a threefold increase in drought-related enquiries from its members this year, with many reporting damage to evergreens.

Field fare in a tree

Wildlife

Results 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count

Providing a snapshot of bird life, the annual GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count allows farmers and landowners across the UK to measure the impact of their conservation efforts.

Hose pipe spraying water on a lawn

Environment

First hosepipe ban in Yorkshire

Effective on Friday, Yorkshire will be the first UK county to implement water usage restrictions due to the prolonged period of dry weather.

Winner Henchman Topiary Competition 2025 Paul Everden

Awards

Winners 2025 Henchman Topiary Awards

The Henchman Topiary Awards recognise exceptional skill, creativity, and passion in the art of shaping and maintaining remarkable living sculptures.

Potted plants

Plants

Plant theft on the rise

As the news continues to reverberate regarding the brazen theft of the significant bronze statues at Iford Manor last month, Allianz UK reports of a worrying epidemic of plant theft.

Product Launch

Crocus launch own brand compost

Online gardening brand, Crocus launched own brand, 100% peat-free compost – a house blend developed for use in their RHS Chelsea show gardens and on the nursery in Surrey.