What Is Wrong With The Lights On My Artificial Christmas Tree?

What Is Wrong With The Lights On My Artificial Christmas Tree?

There's nothing more frustrating than finding out your Christmas tree lights don't work just after you've spent hours putting them onto the tree. This blog takes you through the steps to putting right any faults. Another way of getting round this problem is to invest in non-replaceable LED lights.

How To Care For Your Lawn In Autumn

How To Care For Your Lawn In Autumn

Preventing your lawn from becoming a weedy, boggy no-go area needs a little bit of work and this blog gives you tips on what to do to your lawn in autumn to keep it looking like a part of the garden.

A Winter Container Vegetable Plot

A Winter Container Vegetable Plot

This blog aims to show you that spring is not the only time to start growing vegetables, you can also produce something delicious over the winter months. You don't necessarily need a garden plot, lots of vegetables can be grown in containers in a small backyard.

Autumnal Acers

Autumnal Acers

Acers are the stand out star of the autumn garden, their brilliant fiery colours stand out and range from a buttery yellow to rich burgundy. This blog will give you the confidence to try growing one in your own outdoor space.

How to protect tender plants over winter

How to protect tender plants over winter

Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden Many of us love the taste of the tropics when it comes to our gardens but unfortunately the downside is that...

What fresh home-grown vegetables can I have over winter?

What fresh home-grown vegetables can I have over winter?

Follow our tips to be self sufficient in winter  Winter usually means we abandon the garden, batten down the hatches and hibernate indoors. It also usually means if you want...

How To Make The Most Of Autumn Leaves

How To Make The Most Of Autumn Leaves

Free soil conditioner from fallen autumn leaves After we have enjoyed the flaming autumn spectacle put on by gorgeous deciduous trees the leaves start to fall and become a nuisance....

winter pond

How To Look After Your Garden Pond Over Winter

Tidy the pond for winter and start spring with a healthy pond and fish Don’t neglect your garden pond or water feature in autumn when you are preparing the garden...

Jewels & Desires - Handmade Gemstone Jewellery from the Lake District

Jewels & Desires - Handmade Gemstone Jewellery from the Lake District

Jewels & Desires have been designing & making gemstone jewellery since 2008 with the aim of providing stunning, unique & affordable jewellery designs. Designer & jewellery maker Julie Parker says "It...

How To Take Cuttings From Woody Herbs; Sage, Rosemary, Lavender, Mint

How To Take Cuttings From Woody Herbs; Sage, Rosemary, Lavender, Mint

Perennial herbs soon become woody so take cuttings for fresh leaves Taking cuttings of woody herbs such as sage, rosemary, lavender and mint is easy to do, only takes a...

How To Revitalise Leggy Herbs

How To Revitalise Leggy Herbs

Leggy herbs produce few edible leaves so cut back for new tasty growth Towards the end of summer herbs can become leggy and produce very little in the way of...

How To Divide A Large Clump Of Chives

How To Divide A Large Clump Of Chives

Sometimes a large clump of chives can lose vigour and start producing weak spindly growth so need to be divided in order to start producing good quality herbs again.

About Hayes

About Hayes

This blog gives you a potted history of how Hayes Garden World came to become one of the Lake Districts most popular tourist attractions, growing from a small nursery over 200 years ago to todays multi-faceted garden centre.

Best Tips For Growing Roses

Best Tips For Growing Roses

Roses are essential in the summer garden and are one of the toughest most tolerant plants. Follow these tips and you will be able to get the most out of your plants.

Barbecuing With Richard Holden

Barbecuing With Richard Holden

This short bio of Richard Holden gives you an idea of what drives him to become the best BBQ chef. He regularly takes our BBW courses held here in store where you can learn new and exciting dishes to wow your guests.

World of Gardening

World of Gardening

Most of us love to spend time outdoors when the weather allows and whether you have a large traditional garden or just a space for a couple of pots we have everything you need to help you achieve your perfect outdoor space.