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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
Gardening for Beginners – Creating Container Gardens
Gardening for Beginners – Creating Container Gardens Container gardens open up the world of gardening to places a suffering with limited space. You can plant most types of plants in containers, from shrubs and ornamental flowers to fully fledged trees and veg! Whether you’re a beginner or just need a refresher, find all the tools,…
5th Jul
Be a butterfly hero – our top plant picks for the Big Butterfly Count
Be a butterfly hero – our top plant picks for the Big Butterfly Count The Big Butterfly Count, a vital UK-wide citizen science survey, is calling on everyone to help assess the health of our environment. By counting the butterflies you see, you can contribute to valuable data that tracks butterfly populations and ecosystem wellbeing.…
1st Jul
Gardening for Beginners – How to Sow and Prick out Seeds
Gardening for Beginners – How to Sow and Prick out Seeds Whether your new to gardening or just need a refresher, learn all the ins and outs of how to prick and sow seeds with us at British Garden Centres. In this entry we will run down the basics and demystify confusing terminology you may…
24th Jun
Maximum impact, minimum time: Quick wins for your garden
Maximum impact, minimum time: Quick wins for your garden Do you crave a vibrant garden but feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? We've all been there - between work, errands, and the ever-present to-do list, the dream of a beautiful outdoor space can easily wilt under the pressure of a busy…
21st Jun
How to design a garden for all the senses
How to design a garden for all the senses Sensory gardens are thoughtfully planned and designed spaces that engage and stimulate the senses, offering numerous health benefits. A sensory garden aims to engage all five senses - sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste. British Garden Centres has curated a selection of plants specifically tailored…
12th Jun
Our guide to the low-maintenance plant stars of your garden
Our guide to the low-maintenance plant stars of your garden Adding plants can bring life and vibrancy to your outdoor space. However, choosing the right plants is essential if you want to maintain a minimalistic approach or have a busy lifestyle. British Garden Centres has put together some options for low-maintenance plants that thrive in…
7th Jun
How to Create a Terrarium – An ecosystem of its own
How to Create a Terrarium – An ecosystem of its own Terrariums are a fantastic low-maintenance option for maximum impact. Bottle gardens allow you to grow some truly exotic plants thanks to their high humidity. Join us as we run through the essentials to create your own miniature ecosystem. What do I need? You can…
3rd Jun
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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…
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…
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…