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Summer is finally approaching, and we start to see the start of warmer and sunnier days and lighter evenings. Your garden is in full bloom with colourful flowers and an abundance of wildlife.

Get your spades and watering cans ready! National Gardening Week takes place from 1st – 7th May and is a great way to get your family outdoors and motivated for all things gardening!

Looking for something a bit different from the usual bunch of flowers or box of chocolates? From statement houseplants to quality gardening tools and beautiful homeware, here’s our alternative gift guide for that special person in your life…. Romantic plants Living plants make beautiful Valentine’s gifts, offering something that flourishes throughout the season and brings…

August is such a rewarding month to be a gardener, with gorgeous flowers to enjoy and fruit and veg to harvest. But while there’s plenty to admire, there’s still lots to be getting on with this month! So without further ado let’s dive into your top jobs in the garden for August… Summer prune your…

Summer’s here! Now’s the time when our hard work in the garden is really starting to pay off. Roses are in bloom, tomatoes are ripe, and summer bulbs have burst into life… But while there’s plenty to admire, there’s still lots to be getting our hands dirty with! At British Garden Centres, we want to…

Our Favourite Flower The rose is the UK’s most popular flower, and it’s not hard to see why. With their spectacular blooms and captivating fragrance, roses make a sensational addition to any garden. From timeless crimson to gorgeous pastel peach, there’s a whole world of colour, texture and fragrance to discover. As it’s Rose Awareness…

Know yourself, grow yourself This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’, which is all about helping children recognise and accept their emotions. We’re exploring how gardening can play a part in helping them doing this. From building patience through sowing seeds, to the power of the ‘5-4-3-2-1 Challenge’, keep reading…

The art of thoughtful gifting Despite what the films tell us, love isn’t measured by how many roses you get. When it comes to giving gifts, it really is the thought that counts. Whether it’s remembering they need a new pair of secateurs or picking up their favourite chocolates, we’re embracing the art of thoughtful…

Fill your home with life While we love being in the garden, we have to admit it’s not quite the same in the middle of January. But what if we told you there’s a way to cure your winter blues? A way to surround yourself with fabulous foliage 365 days a year… (No, we’re not…