Blog – tagged "tips" – 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.

January 8, 2025

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 6, 2025

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

January 1, 2025

The key to a productive garden is healthy soil

All gardeners know that the only way to achieve great results starts with the soil. It stands to reason that if you continually take from the earth it will eventually become depleted and unproductive. Read these tips for improving your own soil.

January 1, 2025

Best easy garden plants

If you are new to gardening and need a little help as to what plants to start off with this blog comes up with some specimens, easy to grow and maintain, for your new outdoor space.

January 1, 2025

Sow tomato seeds in late winter/early spring

This blog and video shows just how easy it is to start your 'grow-your-own' journey. Future blogs take you through how to plant them out in the greenhouse, how to pinch out the side shoots so you get a good crop and how and when to feed and water your plants.

July 20, 2024

How To Utilise A Glut Of Apples

Even a single apple tree can yield far more fruit than you can eat so we have put together some suggestions for making these delicious fruits last over winter. Not all apples are suitable for storing but there are still plenty of other ways of preserving them.