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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…

Our Guide to Water Features – Portable Serenity
Our Guide to Water Features – Portable Serenity Water Features are fantastic for bringing charm, character and serenity to any outdoor space. Nothing quite beats the relaxing splash of water in the evening. They come in all shapes, sizes and can feature various animals or characters in their designs. Join us as we explore all…

Our Guide to Garden Machinery – Finding the right tool for the job
Our Guide to Garden Machinery – Finding the right tool for the job An overgrown garden can be a nightmare, a job that requires specialised tools and attention. With so many power tool options, which ones the right choice? Join us as the British Garden Centres team delve deep into finding the right tools for…

What to expect at BBC Gardeners World Live
What to expect at BBC Gardeners World Live British Garden Centres is once again returning to this year's BBC Gardeners’ World Live, sponsoring the theatre and showcasing an expansive and inspirational stand brimming with a diverse array of plants. From Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 16, Birmingham’s NEC will be transformed into a hub…

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.

Garden styling for Afternoon Tea Week!
We all love afternoon tea - a British delicacy dating back to the 17th century. We love it so much we have a national event dedicated to it - Afternoon Tea Week takes place every second full week in August and will be on August 7 to 13 this year.

Britain Get Growing August: It’s National Allotment Week!
2023 marks the 21st year of National Allotments Week, run by The National Allotment Society. This year, National Allotments Week will run from 7th-13th August with the theme of Soil Health so this month for Britain Get Growing, the experts at British Garden Centres take a look at what can be planted, the soil conditions as well as how you can care for your soil to ensure a bumper harvest!

Our Top 10 Tips for Taking Care of Your Garden While You’re On Holiday
Before going on holiday, it's important to take care of your garden to make sure it is in the best shape whilst you are away. We've put together a checklist of tasks to complete before you leave to make sure your outdoor space is thriving upon your return.

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.

Get ready for the Big Butterfly Count!
The Big Butterfly Count 2023 is just around the corner and takes place from July 16th to 18th. The nationwide survey is aimed at helping assess the health of the environment simply by counting the different species and numbers of butterflies that we see.
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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…