Blog – tagged "spring" – Hayes Garden World

March 25, 2025

April jobs in the garden

This blog will give you an idea of what to do this month in the garden. Spring should be well and truly sprung and the garden will be bursting into life. There's always a few more plants you can pack in and this guide may give you a few ideas.

March 3, 2025

How to plant a tree

Planting a tree has so many benefits for the planet, wildlife, shielding your garden from prying eyes and for just appreciating their beauty. All this can be possible even if you only plant a small species in a container, so do a bit of research and plant a tree suitable for your outdoor space.

March 3, 2025

How To Keep The Slugs And Snails Off Your Vegetables

There's nothing more disheartening than growing beautiful delicious vegetables then seeing them decimated by slugs and snails. This blog gives you a few tips on how to best protect your precious crops.

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

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.

February 28, 2025

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.

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 21, 2025

Best trees for spring blossom

After a long winter one of the most hopeful signs that spring is on the way is a tree full of delicious blossom. Not only does it lift our spirits it is a valuable early source of nectar. This blog will give you some ideas for planting the best value trees to give you spring blossom.

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

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.

January 3, 2025

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.

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

Potato and chorizo breakfast hash on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

This potato and chorizo hash makes a great brunch when you're working in the garden. Cooked in one pot it couldn't be easier. Cook when you're grilling a low 'n' slow for dinner.

January 1, 2025

Guide to growing spectacular azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias

Rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias burst through in the spring garden with a huge splash of colour and the hope that winter is almost over. Follow these tips and you will be able to achieve success with these plants regardless of the size of your outdoor space.

January 1, 2025

Plant spring bulbs ‘In The Green’

Some bulbs can be difficult to establish when you plant them as dry bulbs but if you plant them when they are actually growing they will grow away quite happily, so even if they are a little more expensive than dry bulbs they are more cost effective in the long run.

January 1, 2025

Hayes guide to the best potato varieties

Potatoes grown at home are a taste sensation compared to supermarket produce so if you have a little space, even just a large tub or old compost bag you can still grow potatoes. This blog takes you through the best varieties for your situation.