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Festival styling your garden with British Garden Centres

Festival styling your garden with British Garden Centres The August bank holiday is fast approaching, bringing the excitement of summer festivals. Why not capture the festival spirit by hosting your garden party? With the right decorations, food, and music, you can create a memorable weekend for friends and family. Get ready to immerse yourself in…
14th Aug

Celebrate National Allotment Week with us!

Celebrate National Allotment Week with us! National Allotment Week is upon us, running from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August with the theme of biodiversity and British Garden Centres is here to help you make the most of your growing space. National Allotment Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy and rewards of…
1st Aug

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…
31st Jul

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…
25th Jul

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…
24th Jul

Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming

Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming Summer in the UK is a glorious time for gardens, bursting with vibrant flowers. But to keep that floral display going strong all season, there's a little secret weapon every gardener should know about - deadheading. Deadheading is the process of removing…
19th Jul

Maintaining your Furniture – As Fresh as the Day You Bought It

Maintaining your Furniture – As Fresh as the Day You Bought It With summer well and truly in fold, your brand-new furniture is being put to the test! With plenty of gatherings and lazy evenings there’s bound to be a couple of spills, stains and scratches leaving their mark. Join us at British Garden Centres…
14th Jul

Transform your garden into a Mediterranean delight

Transform your garden into a Mediterranean delight Close your eyes and picture yourself transported to a sun-drenched haven in your back garden reminiscent of the Mediterranean. The beauty of a Mediterranean garden lies not just in its holiday aesthetics but also in its practicality. Designed for low maintenance, it allows you to unwind and soak…
4th Jul

Be a butterfly hero – our top plant picks for the Big Butterfly Count

Be a butterfly hero – our top plant picks for the Big Butterfly Count The Big Butterfly Count, a vital UK-wide citizen science survey, is calling on everyone to help assess the health of our environment. By counting the butterflies you see, you can contribute to valuable data that tracks butterfly populations and ecosystem wellbeing.…
1st Jul

Gardening for Beginners – How to Sow and Prick out Seeds

Gardening for Beginners – How to Sow and Prick out Seeds Whether your new to gardening or just need a refresher, learn all the ins and outs of how to prick and sow seeds with us at British Garden Centres. In this entry we will run down the basics and demystify confusing terminology you may…
24th Jun

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