What To Plant In February
February in the UK is a great time to start sowing new varieties for this years harvest. Summer flowering bulbs such as Lilies and Alliums are great to plant this time of year. Hardy annuals can be...
View ArticleGarden Frost Protection
Garden Frost Protection Protecting your garden from frost is a good idea in the harsher times of year; whilst a frosty morning can be really beautiful, frost can cause gardens some real issues for the...
View ArticleShade Loving Plants For Winter
Shade Loving Plants For Winter Winter can be a tricky time of year when the garden is mostly dormant for the season, but there are a few plants that will tolerate the low sunlight levels whilst adding...
View ArticleKeep Your Garden At Its Best This Winter
Winter Care For Your Garden The colder months are getting closer and its a good idea to prepare your garden for the changes in temperature. Here are a few of our top tips to keep your garden at its...
View ArticleRSPB Big Garden Bird Watch and Gardening for Wild Birds
The RSPB big garden bird watch is coming up at the end of this month, and you can make a difference wherever you are by getting involved in this fun and free activity. This helps the RSPB to collect...
View ArticleNew Year New Room
As we enter 2024 and start to put those Christmas trees and trinkets back in their boxes and up in the attic for another 365 days, it can feel as though we’ve left a Christmas tree shaped void behind...
View Article5 Houseplants perfect for beginners
5 Houseplants perfect for beginners (and how to care for them) Growing and caring for houseplants can be a therapeutic and rewarding experience for anybody looking to invite plant life into their...
View ArticleWhy should you mulch your garden and how to do it
Why should you mulch your garden and how to do it. Even though the word mulch may sound like the noise made by a pair of boots stepping into deep mud, it is a very beneficial practice for all gardens...
View ArticleHow to grow your own Potatoes
How to grow your own Potatoes Crispy roasts with fluffy insides, creamy mash with a sprinkle of cheese, salted crisps for snacking and chunky chips to smoother in vinegar – We all love a good potato,...
View ArticleRSPB Big Bird Watch 2023
RSPB Bird Watch and what to feed your birds As The RSPB Big Bird Watch approaches, weâ€ve created a handy little template to tell you what foods are favoured by certain birds. In general, birds...
View ArticleEverything you need for propagation and more!
Everything you need for propagation and more! Growing from seed is a less expensive and an arguably more rewarding way to stock your garden. This practice will reward you with hardier plants combined...
View ArticleWhy buy your Christmas Lights from us
Why buy your Christmas lights from us? We know that this year many of you will be watching your electricity bills and will be wondering if you should avoid putting out your festive lights but with our...
View ArticleAutumn Plants For Pots & Containers
Top Autumn plants for pot & container displays Pot and container displays create versatility around the garden, providing colour and texture all year round; they can be transitioned easily with...
View ArticleWhat To Plant In November
There are plenty of vegetable and flower varieties you can be sowing this month for next year. Here are our top recommendations for planting in the month of November… Veg to plant in November… Salad...
View ArticleHelping Wildlife In Winter
Wildlife In Winter Winter can be a difficult time for a lot of wildlife in the UK; as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, every bit of precious daylight is reserved for finding enough food...
View ArticleWhat to feed your garden birds
What to feed your garden birds There is a variety of food that has been designed to make it easy for you to feed the birds that could visit your garden. Some types of food will attract different...
View ArticleWinter Plants For Pots & Containers
Top winter plants for pot & container displays As there’s not much else going on in the winter garden, adding some seasonal plants in pots and containers is a quick and easy way of providing...
View ArticleWhat To Plant In January
A new year means a new range of possibilities for your garden or allotment. Sowing this month means you have a chance of getting ahead and earlier harvests; though the weather is still bitterly cold,...
View ArticleFebruary Garden Jobs
February in the garden It may still be cold outside, but there’s plenty of jobs you can be doing in your garden. Grab a cuppa and have a read through these February garden jobs. Here’s a summary, but...
View ArticleWinter Rose Pruning
As winter blankets our gardens in a serene hush, it may seem like a time of dormancy for our beloved roses. However, experienced gardeners know that winter is the perfect season for a crucial task:...
View Article