Blog – tagged "summer" – Hayes Garden World

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 1, 2025

How To Cook Baked Eggs In A Spicy Tomato Sauce On The Weber Griddle Barbecue Accessory

BBQ is not all about meat this brunch dish is perfect to cook at the same time as your low 'n' slow for dinner. Ideal for lunch when getting the garden ready for summer or for sharing.

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

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 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.

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 2, 2025

Guide to growing aubergines (eggplant)

Aubergines are a Mediterranean plant and as such need a long hot growing season so sow the seed as early as possible and grow in a greenhouse or sheltered suntrap. Follow these tips and you can have a crop of these delicious versatile vegetables.

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 2, 2025

Mediterranean vegetable stew cooked on the Kadai Indian fire bowl

This blog takes you through the steps to create this Mediterranean vegetable stew on the Kadai firebowl, but it can just as easily be cooked on any BBQ with a lid. Serve on it's own with a chunk of artisan bread or as a side to a meat dish.

January 2, 2025

Create another room In your garden

One of the advantages of having outdoor space is sitting with family and friends and enjoying good weather, however the seating does need to be in the right spot. This blog helps you decide where to place your garden furniture and how many seats you will need.

January 1, 2025

Got a problem damp, shady area in your garden?

An area of damp shade can be a problem but there are plenty of plants which thrive in these conditions and this blog gives you ideas for planting up your own area.

January 1, 2025

Now is the time to start preparing a new herbaceous border

Achieving an overflowing herbaceous border takes a bit of preparatory work so read this blog to help you grow a stunning selection of herbaceous plants. If you want a classic English garden then an herbaceous border is a must.

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.