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Fern Christmas unwrapped…
A closer look at Fern Christmas Trees and Baubles From deciding on the size, style, and needle type of your tree, to settling on the right colour palette for your decorations, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to decorating your tree. Thankfully, we’re here to guide you through the process. This guide…

Getting your garden ready for winter
How to get your garden set for winter this autumn With autumn all around us, now is a great time to start preparing your garden for winter. From pruning back bushes to planting some bulbs, a little time spent now will get you off to the best possible start next spring. Here’s a look at…

Get inspired by this year’s magical Christmas themes at British Garden Centres
Make Christmas yours There's no right way to decorate for Christmas. It doesn't matter whether you go big and brash or prefer keeping it simple: decorating your home is all about having fun, expressing yourself, and making your space feel special. To help inspire you for Christmas 2024, we've put together an assortment of themes,…

How to Plant Bulbs in a Garden Border
Start next year off with a bang Fancy gazing out over a border bursting with flowers next spring? Planting a selection of spring-flowering bulbs in your borders is a fabulous way to create a sea of colour and texture in spring. Here’s our guide on How to Plant Bulbs in Borders. More of a visual…

Create a Magical Christmas 2024
Crafting your Christmas... From choosing a tree to settling on your decorating theme, there's a world of options to explore. From the magnificent Snowy Windsor Spruce to the simple Kielder Pine, our Fern Christmas range has trees for every taste and budget, while our Fern Lighting range has a dazzling selection of lights. Keep reading to learn…

Celebrate National Conifer Week with us!
Conifers are great autumn staple plants, often regarded as old-fashioned but deserve a second look. These evergreen trees offer a unique blend of beauty, practicality, and environmental benefits, making them a valuable addition to any garden. To celebrate National Conifer Week (21st to 29th September), the plant team at British Garden Centres has put together…

Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Lighting
Light up your Christmas with Fern Lighting There’s something magical about Christmas lights. Whether draped over your mantlepiece or adorning your tree, their gentle glow captures the feeling of Christmas like nothing else. Our brand-new Fern Lighting range has lights for every corner of your home and garden, from our classic Tree Lights to trendy…

Bring Autumn’s golden touch to your container garden
Bring Autumn's golden touch to your container garden Don't let summer's end be the end of your garden. Just because summer has faded doesn't mean your garden has to hibernate. While the days are getting shorter and darker, your garden can continue to thrive with a little care and attention. Autumn is a wonderful…

Essential tools you need this autumn
Essential tools you need this autumn Autumn is a crucial time for garden maintenance. As the days shorten and temperatures drop, your garden will need some TLC to ensure it is in ship shape for the spring season to come. To ensure your outdoor space is prepared for winter, having the right tools is essential.…
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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…