Blog – tagged "containers" – Hayes Garden World

March 2, 2025

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.

February 28, 2025

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.

February 28, 2025

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.

February 28, 2025

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.

February 28, 2025

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.

February 2, 2025

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.

January 3, 2025

Raised beds are ideal if you lack mobility

If you love a symmetrical tidy garden or have mobility issues then raised beds are definitely the way forward. This blog will take you through the pros and cons of constructing raised beds.

January 3, 2025

Why grow a tree? 12 reasons

Trees are crucial in the fight against climate change and many of us are capable of growing one, even in a small space. This blog gives you 12 good reasons to grow your own tree.

January 2, 2025

Considering container gardening?

Nearly anything can be grown in containers but there are several rules which have to be observed if you want your container garden to look it's best and for the plants to last as long as possible.

January 2, 2025

Guide to having a low maintenance garden

A low maintenance garden is a must if you have mobility issues or just don't have the time to do a lot of gardening. It is also essential if you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space with family and friends.

October 6, 2024

Create Interest In The Winter Garden

If there isn't much of interest in your winter garden then this blog can give you a few pointers about what can be achieved to enhance your outdoor space over the winter months.

July 23, 2024

August tasks in the garden

August in the garden is the time to sit back and reflect on all your hard work; BBQ, entertain family and friends, pick all your lovely produce and just enjoy the outdoors. There are a few tasks to complete but they are mainly just tending and keeping on top of weeds.

June 11, 2024

How Do I Plant Up A Container With Summer Bedding Plants?

There's nothing like the exuberance of summer flowers and even if you don't have a garden you can still have containers packed with colour. Just remember to feed every week, keep well-watered and deadhead to keep them flowering into autumn.

June 11, 2024

How To Keep Your Summer Bedding Plants Looking Good Until Autumn

One of the stars of the summer are hanging baskets and containers packed with a riot of summer bedding so it makes sense to keep them looking great for as long as possible. Follow these easy tips and you can have them lasting into autumn.

June 10, 2024

How to keep your plants alive when you go on holiday

Going on holiday when you have a garden full of beautiful flowers, veggies and containers relying on being watered every day for their survival, can be fraught and spoil your break. If you have fantastic neighbours your prayers are answered but if you don't there are a few tips to ensure you come home to to a thriving garden.

June 9, 2024

Grow Stunning Shrub Roses

The rose is the UKs most popular flower, and with good reason, it looks gorgeous, smells delicious and is happy in a great variety of conditions. What's more there are more sizes than any other shrub, from small miniatures to huge ramblers and in the middle are these beautiful shrub roses.