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Our ultimate guide to a stylish summer garden with Fern Living
Our ultimate guide to a stylish summer garden with Fern Living As the warm summer months approach, it's time to start preparing your garden for the season ahead. With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, it's the perfect time to rejuvenate your outdoor space and make it ready for long, lazy summer days. Whether…

Getting the most out of your Weber BBQ – Maximise flavour
Getting the most out of your Weber BBQ – Maximise flavour Becoming a grill master cannot be done overnight, it requires experience and knowledge. Get the most out of your Weber BBQ as we explore a few tips and tricks to maximise flavour. We will get you one step closer to mastering the grill! Tools…

Little green ideas for National Children Gardening Week
Little green ideas for National Children Gardening Week National Children Gardening Week (25 May – 2 June 2024) is soon upon us which will encourage kids to love getting their hands dirty in the garden. Gardening isn't just about plants; it's a chance for kids to play outside, move around, and connect with nature. This…

Furniture and BBQs for smaller spaces – Enhance any area, anytime
Furniture and BBQs for smaller spaces – Enhance any area, anytime Furniture and BBQs don’t have to be overpowering behemoths to create your ideal gardens - a more compact and well defined set can be just as effective. So don’t be discouraged if your garden can’t fit a 10 seater or a huge 6 burner…

How to use containers for planting in space-limited gardens
How to use containers for planting in space-limited gardens Container gardening is becoming more popular these days, especially for those with limited outdoor space. It is a space-saving and flexible solution that can be adapted to fit small urban gardens and balconies. Even the tiniest plot can be transformed into an elegant outdoor sanctuary, providing…

The Best Cut Flowers to Grow – More of your favourites
The Best Cut Flowers to Grow With growing season upon us, now is the perfect time to take cuttings. Cutting is a great way to take some of your favourite plants and fragrances and scatter them throughout your gardens. The process couldn’t be simpler, and the reward is more delightful colours here, there and everywhere!

Planting Summer Flowering Bulbs – Begonias, Dahlias & Lilies
Planting Summer Flowering Bulbs Summer is right around the corner, and now is the best time to prep your garden with vibrant colours. In this blog you will find all you need to know about planting some of the most popular summer bulbs, Dahlias, Lilies and Begonias. Don’t worry if your garden is small, some…

Shed loads of offers – This week with the Family Card
Shed loads of offers – This week with the Family Card Stock up your sheds with plant feed, fertilisers and essential gardening kit for any situation and keep your shrubs, roses, climbers, alpines, fruit & veg looking and tasting their best. Get your shelves piled high with long lasting feeds and pest control with our…

Key trends at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Key trends at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show A must-see in the gardening calendar, the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show is poised to captivate audiences once again in 2024 with an array of trends that showcase the latest in garden design and landscape innovation. This year, British Garden Centres explores the themes at the…

What is companion planting and how can it help your garden?
What is companion planting and how can it help your garden? Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different types of plants together for their mutual benefit. This method not only helps protect plants from pests and diseases, but also promotes pollination, saves space, enhances productivity, and attracts beneficial insects. Companion planting is…
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How gardening helps children blossom
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…

Get inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year
Bring Mocha Mousse into your garden Pantone’s Colour of the Year is practically made for the garden. The warm, natural tones of Mocha Mousse can be found in an array of plants, trees, grasses and flowers. We’re here to show you how to embrace the Colour of the Year, and inject some of the magic…

Birdcare Tips & Tricks: Late Autumn & Early Winter
A helping hand for feathered friends The recent weather has suddenly got it feeling very wintry out there. But while we can sit inside, wrapped up warm with a nice hot drink, spare a thought to the wildlife out in your garden! With freezing temperatures, limited daylight and scarce food supplies, now is a really…