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Drought-Tolerant Plants for UK Gardens
After one of the earliest heatwaves on record in May, and the thermometer hitting 39 °C in some parts of the UK this week, now is a great time to add some hot weather plants to your summer garden. Plants for heatwave gardens Keep your garden looking it's best, even in a heatwave, with our…
25th Jun
2026 RHS Chelsea trends to try at home
From beautiful, landscaped gardens to spectacular floral displays, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a gardener's dream. But how can you recreate these show looks at home? Here are our pick of easy trends to try in your own garden. Plant bold colour This year's show gardens were full of bold colour. From the rich…
21st May
Rose Awareness Week 2025
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…
18th Jun
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…
12th Sep
Our guide to seed harvesting this autumn
Our guide to seed harvesting this autumn As summer starts to fade the arrival of Autumn signals the perfect time to plan next season's garden. Whether you grow in borders, containers, or plots, seed saving is an easy way to nurture your favourites. The coming weeks are a great time to collect seeds from a…
21st Aug
Celebrate National Allotment Week with us!
Celebrate National Allotment Week with us! National Allotment Week is upon us, running from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August with the theme of biodiversity and British Garden Centres is here to help you make the most of your growing space. National Allotment Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy and rewards of…
1st Aug
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero A garden border is a staple foundation of a flourishing garden, and transforms bland life-less edges into a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. Join us at British Garden Centres as we run down all the basics of creating a garden border from scratch! Planning your Border Before…
31st Jul
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants Your plants cannot survive on water alone – especially container plants. Giving them that extra nutrient boost allows them to flourish stronger and healthier. For fruit and vegetables this can often result in a larger yield too! Follow along with the latest edition for Gardening for…
25th Jul
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden Got a shady spot in your garden and worried you can’t grow anything? Fear not, with the right selection of plants, you can transform these dark nooks and crannies into a colourful and thriving area. The team at British Garden Centres delve into some of the best…
24th Jul
Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming
Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming Summer in the UK is a glorious time for gardens, bursting with vibrant flowers. But to keep that floral display going strong all season, there's a little secret weapon every gardener should know about - deadheading. Deadheading is the process of removing…
19th Jul
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Gardening with Eve: Jobs for August
This month is full of sunshine and colour in the garden. With flowers still blooming and soaring temperatures there’s lots to keep us busy. If you're wondering what jobs to do in the garden in August, these three tasks will help your plants and wildlife thrive through the final weeks of summer.
Gardening with Eve: Jobs for July
This month is one of the busiest and most rewarding times in the garden. With flowers in full bloom, vegetables growing quickly and plenty of sunshine, there's lots to enjoy outdoors. If you're looking for something to focus on this month, here are my top three gardening jobs for July.
Big ideas for small gardens
For many homeowners and renters across the UK, the average garden runs to about 12 square metres - that's roughly the size of a large bathroom. Yet a small garden doesn’t have to mean compromising on colour, wildlife or enjoyment. With these simple tips from our team at British Garden Centres, your patio or balcony…