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Our handy guide to spring bulbs you should be planting now
Now is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs for a colourful lift as winter ends. Plant them now while the soil is still moist and warm to give them the best start. Planting bulbs is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. From daffodils to tulips, snowdrops and crocus, bulbs planted now will create a fantastic display in any border or container. Follow our top tips for a blooming spring!
24th Aug
Summer holiday gardening activities for little green fingers
The school holidays are the perfect time to spend quality time with your family and create lasting memories in your garden. Take advantage of this time by involving your children in fun and educational garden projects. This will give you extra hands to spruce up your garden for summer and keep your children entertained while teaching them about the environment and nature.
16th Aug
How to take care of your indoor plants
If you are a beginner in indoor gardening, caring for indoor plants may seem daunting at first. However, with our guide, you can easily learn how to nourish, compost, water, and select the best indoor plants for your home, so you can enjoy the full benefits of houseplants such as improving air quality, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing mood, attention span, and productivity.
10th Aug
Garden styling for Afternoon Tea Week!
We all love afternoon tea - a British delicacy dating back to the 17th century. We love it so much we have a national event dedicated to it - Afternoon Tea Week takes place every second full week in August and will be on August 7 to 13 this year.
3rd Aug
Britain Get Growing August: It’s National Allotment Week!
2023 marks the 21st year of National Allotments Week, run by The National Allotment Society. This year, National Allotments Week will run from 7th-13th August with the theme of Soil Health so this month for Britain Get Growing, the experts at British Garden Centres take a look at what can be planted, the soil conditions as well as how you can care for your soil to ensure a bumper harvest!
27th Jul
Barbiecore gardening – the best pink flowers for your garden right now
With the highly-anticipated Barbie film now making waves across cinema screens and becoming the hit of the summer, there's no better time to start planning your Barbie-style pink garden and get on board with this summer's latest craze for #Barbiecore.
27th Jul
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Bring Autumn’s golden touch to your container garden
Bring Autumn's golden touch to your container garden Don't let summer's end be the end of your garden. Just because summer has faded doesn't mean your garden has to hibernate. While the days are getting shorter and darker, your garden can continue to thrive with a little care and attention. Autumn is a wonderful…
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero A garden border is a staple foundation of a flourishing garden, and transforms bland life-less edges into a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. Join us at British Garden Centres as we run down all the basics of creating a garden border from scratch! Planning your Border Before…
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants Your plants cannot survive on water alone – especially container plants. Giving them that extra nutrient boost allows them to flourish stronger and healthier. For fruit and vegetables this can often result in a larger yield too! Follow along with the latest edition for Gardening for…