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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…
30th May
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…
10th May
Embracing an al-fresco summer with Fern Living
Embracing an al-fresco summer with Fern Living In today's world, having a beautiful and comfortable outdoor space to unwind and relax has become more important than ever. Spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature and being with your loved ones can bring about significant physical and mental health benefits, with many people seeing their garden as…
18th Apr
Summer holiday gardening activities for little green fingers
The school holidays are the perfect time to spend quality time with your family and create lasting memories in your garden. Take advantage of this time by involving your children in fun and educational garden projects. This will give you extra hands to spruce up your garden for summer and keep your children entertained while teaching them about the environment and nature.
16th Aug
Garden maintenance to get your garden in shape this summer
At this point in the summer, your diligent efforts in the garden should be yielding fruitful results, with flourishing plants and ample floral blooms for your admiration and pleasure. However, it is important to keep up with necessary care and maintenance to ensure optimal enjoyment of your garden in the weeks to come.
10th Jul
Britain Get Growing July: Summer grow your own fun!
The summer solstice has now passed meaning summer is truly here with glorious temperatures in the high twenties. Perfect weather to get growing and care for the plants you have in the garden.
Here are some things you can do this month to keep your garden to keep your crops in great shape for the summer.
30th Jun
Preparing for the ultimate summer party!
The sun has finally made an appearance, the weather is getting warmer, and we could be set for a scorcher again this summer. It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and celebrate after all that rain and colder temperatures at the start of the year. Your garden may need a little pick me up before you start entertaining but, fear not because British Garden Centres have the perfect products to get your outside space primed for the ultimate summer party!
28th Jun
Britain Get Growing – Here comes summer! What you can grow in June
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.
25th May
Summer in England
I have now been writing this article for 10 years so I thought I would look back to the first one I wrote to see what I said then. Oh my, how times have changed in just 10 years! This was the opening paragraph….
20th Aug
5 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your BBQ This Summer
Summer is here, what better way to enjoy spending time with loved ones than having a barbecue and enjoying great food together?
16th Aug
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Gardening with Eve: Jobs for February
Happy February everyone! There’s lots to be getting on with this month, from a bit of practical pruning to potting up some bulbs for some lovely, early spring blooms. Keep reading to find out my top three jobs you can get out and do in your garden this February… 🌷 Pot up spring bulbs for…
Add a splash of winter colour to your garden
January may be cold and quiet, but your garden doesn’t have to be! Even early in the year, there’s so much life waiting to burst through the frost. Whether it’s a few pots by the front door or a full border refresh, here's some suggestions on what to plant now to brighten up your garden…
Swap the Christmas tree for a houseplant…
With the Christmas tree gone and the decorations packed away, home can suddenly feel a bit empty at this time of year. If, like us, you’re desperate for a bit of winter greenery, then a big and beautiful houseplant is your answer. Keep reading to find out why... Why go big? We love houseplants in…