What to do in the garden in March

What to do in the garden in March

Finally after a long winter March arrives and with it the promise of spring. The garden has started to bloom, the days are longer and the temperatures are climbing so it's time to get into the garden and start sowing seed preparing the veg beds and filling gaps in the borders.

Dahlia growing guide

Dahlia growing guide

Dahlias can be huge showstoppers or dainty pompoms, whichever you opt for they are sure to bring a splash of intense colour to your borders. They are great value for money when grown for cut flowers, flowering from mid summer to well into autumn. Deadheading is essential for continuous flowers. Make sure they are well fed and watered.  
Using the different heat zones on the BBQ

Using the different heat zones on the BBQ

The key to cooking great dishes on the BBQ is to learn how to utilise the different heat zones on the BBQ. If you want more info and how to cook some dishes on the zones just enrol on our Basics BBQ course held in store and you'll quickly be able to expand your recipe range.

What Do I Do When My Spring Bulbs Have Finished Flowering?

What Do I Do When My Spring Bulbs Have Finished Flowering?

Having a fabulous show of spring bulbs involves a little work the previous spring and summer so follow our tips to make sure your spring bulbs put on a fabulous show.

How to grow summer flowering bulbs

How to grow summer flowering bulbs

Summer flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are available in garden centres in late winter and spring. They can be grown in containers, fill gaps in the border or provide cut flowers well into autumn.

Best David Austin Roses For A Small Garden

Best David Austin Roses For A Small Garden

This blog picks some of the best David Austin roses to give you great value for money in your small space garden; scent, compact growth and repeat flowering. They give you fantastic value for money, lasting for many years with very little maintenance.

How To Grow Dwarf Beans In A Container

How To Grow Dwarf Beans In A Container

Dwarf French beans don't need much space so are ideal for growing in a container. As they are fairly expensive to buy it makes sense to try and grow them yourself. There is also the benefit of knowing they are pesticide free and mush tastier than shop bought produce.
Hayes easy houseplants for novices

Hayes easy houseplants for novices

This blog gives you some idea of the easiest houseplants to start with if you are just a beginner. Easy to grow, they will bring the outdoors in and soften shady corners and sunny windowsills.

Starter plants for beginners

Starter plants for beginners

Your outdoor space is your special place which can serve a number of functions, a quiet place to escape the stresses of everyday life for a few hours, a spot where you can grow some vegetables or a party space where you can have the BBQ and cook for family and friends.

Grow small trees in a pot

Grow small trees in a pot

Not all of us are blessed with a good sized garden in which to grow a tree so have to grow plants in containers. Read the blog to give you ideas on planting trees in containers and choosing the right specimen.

Make Space In Your Garden For A Wildlife Pond

Make Space In Your Garden For A Wildlife Pond

If you're lucky enough to have a reasonable sized outdoor space then why not consider installing a wildlife pond. The amount of biodiversity in your garden will vastly increase and the sight of the water is also soothing and stressbusting.

Time to plant a hedge

Time to plant a hedge

Hedges are extremely beneficial for wildlife and can act as a windbreak in your garden so if you are considering uprooting that old fence and planting a hedge this blog will give you some tips on how to do this.

January/February jobs in the garden

January/February jobs in the garden

Winter can seem a bit of a dead time in the garden but there is still plenty to be getting on with in readiness of spring. These tips will give you a guide to just a few of the jobs you can be getting on with in January and February.

Grow your own tasty peas and beans

Grow your own tasty peas and beans

Peas and beans are easy to grow and great if you are a beginner or want to get kids into gardening. You don't even need a garden as they can be grown in containers.

Shoulder of lamb with mint sauce grilled on the Traeger Wood Pellet Pro 22 Grill

Shoulder of lamb with mint sauce grilled on the Traeger Wood Pellet Pro 22 Grill

For many of us the epitome of spring is a roast leg of lamb and this blog and video show just how easy it is to cook this iconic dish outdoors on the BBQ. Not only is it easy it is incredibly moist and full of flavour.

Growing rhubarb

Growing rhubarb

Make space in your garden for a crown of healthy, versatile rhubarb Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) has been used in Chinese traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only became popular...

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