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The 5 senses in Gardening
Catering for all five senses is important too. Sensory input to both stimulates and relax is critical for these children, more so than it is for the rest of us.
19th May
Is your garden fit for a Queen?
What better reason to have a garden party than the upcoming royal jubilee? There’s plenty of time to prepare your garden in regal fashion; here are my top tips for a colourful summer.
3rd May
Chocolate Plants
Chocolate isn't just for Easter! Chocolate plants make it possible to enjoy the colour and or scent all summer long.
26th Apr
Getting Easter Ready
Get your garden easter ready whether you are gardening or entertaining this month make sure everything is prepped and ready to go.
8th Apr
April is Here, and so is Spring
Warmer weather, longer days and April showers all come together to herald the time of year when we naturally head towards the outdoors. In the last few days of March, flowers started to appear in abundance – particularly magnolias, one of my favourite spring flowers.
1st Apr
The Garden Tools You Need for a Successful Spring Season
Along with the prospect of some long-awaited warmer weather, one of the best things about turning the corner out of winter is that we can all go out and begin to spend more time in the garden again. There is plenty that can be done as we all come out of hibernation – in fact when it comes to our gardens, there is a great deal of work to get your teeth into.
23rd Mar
Your Garden in March
The weather is starting to warm up this March and as we get into early spring, there are lots of jobs to do in your garden. Spring is the start of the gardening season and is the time to get started in your garden and work hard to create a beautiful space in your home this year.
1st Mar
Fun February Activities
It’s February half term and there are lots of fun and creative gardening activities to keep your little ones entertained this week.
11th Feb
Love Your Garden this February
February is an early start to the spring season, with many flowers and crops being ready to plant. There are many great jobs to do in the garden, starting with preparing plants ready for a beautiful bloom in spring.
1st Feb
Birdwatching this January
Late January is the perfect bird-watching season. Many birds are fond of gardens in the winter as that is where they source most of their food, from bird tables and feeders.
27th Jan
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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…
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden Got a shady spot in your garden and worried you can’t grow anything? Fear not, with the right selection of plants, you can transform these dark nooks and crannies into a colourful and thriving area. The team at British Garden Centres delve into some of the best…